Synopsis of the myrmecophilous cockroach genus Myrmecoblatta (Blattodea: Nocticolidae: Latindiinae), with description of a new species; including data to tribe Compsodini Rehn, 1951 in America
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The ecological associations of cockroaches with other animals are poorly studied, with most records limited to reports of cohabitation. These interactions extend to various groups, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and social insects, but the adaptations of myrmecophilous cockroaches remain enigmatic. This work presents a comprehensive examination of the genus Myrmecoblatta, including their poorly known biology and interactions. It introduces a new tribe and describes a newly discovered species in the Sierra de Huautla Biosphere Reserve, Morelos, Mexico.
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