When conditions get too dry, Madagascar hissing cockroaches like to "cuddle." Under certain conditions, the large insects gather in groups, with many participants in physical contact with one another.

Learn how tight clustering helps Madagascar’s hissing cockroaches conserve water during dry spells, offering new insight into how even large insects cope with environmental stress. On a dry day in ...

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When conditions get too dry, Madagascar hissing cockroaches like to "cuddle". Under certain conditions, the large insects gather in groups, with many participants in physical contact with one another.