Researchers have discovered that cockroaches can disperse seeds like birds and mammals. A variety of seed dispersing animals had been identified, including birds, monkeys, ants, and even slugs, but no ...

Aug. 3 (UPI) --Like birds and mammals, cockroaches spread seeds, too. The insects are mostly known for their role as decomposers, helping to break down decaying matter on the forest floor. But ...

In forest ecosystems, cockroaches are known as important decomposers that consume dead and decaying plants. Quite unexpectedly, however, researchers have found that they also provide seed dispersal ...