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Can cockroaches survive without their heads?

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Yes, cockroaches can survive without their heads for a period of time due to their decentralized nervous system. They can still breathe and move because their breathing holes are located on the sides of their body segments. However, they would eventually die from dehydration or starvation since they cannot eat without a head to guide their feeding process.

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