Blaberidae
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The Blaberidae family is a large group of cockroaches known for their considerable size. Some of the most notable members include the Madagascar hissing cockroach, which can reach up to 3 inches in length and is sometimes kept as a pet. Other well-known species within this family are the green banana cockroach, death's head cockroach, and the emerald cockroach. Australia is home to the giant burrowing cockroach, also known as the rhinoceros cockroach, which is one of the heaviest cockroach species, weighing approximately 1 ounce. Some species within the Blaberidae family are viviparous, meaning they give birth to live young.1
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