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This unique shape is attributed to their long digestive process and the varying elasticity of their intestines, which molds the feces into distinct cubes before expulsion. It helps prevent their droppings from rolling away.
Their exoskeletons contain fluorescent chemicals that absorb UV light and re-emit it as visible light. Scientists believe this unique trait might help scorpions find each other at night or detect certain wavelengths of light.
Cockroaches can survive for an extended period without their heads because they breathe through spiracles on their bodies, and their blood pressure isn't dependent on a single major organ like a human heart. They ultimately die from starvation or dehydration.