Life Cycle of Cockroach Specimen Paperweight – Complete Development in Resin

A Fascinating 4-Stage Incomplete Metamorphosis Study Preserved in Optical Resin

Examine the extraordinary evolutionary resilience and hemimetabolous development of the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) with the Acever Life Cycle of Cockroach Specimen Paperweight (Model: E1210). Permanently encased inside a crystal-clear acrylic resin block, this educational specimen details four authentic biological stages arranged in chronological numbered sequence (stages 1–4). The progression clearly displays a ridged dark brown ootheca (egg capsule), an early-instar nymph, a late-instar developing nymph showing pronounced abdominal segmentation, and a fully formed winged adult cockroach featuring long tactile antennae, spiny running legs, and glossy tegmina. Offering an unforgettable, hands-on teaching asset for biology classrooms, entomology labs, and urban ecology curriculum, it eliminates messy liquid preservatives and fragile glass containers entirely.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• ✦ Complete 4-Stage Blattodea Development – Captures four real developmental stages in chronological numbered sequence (stages 1–4), from the protective ootheca egg case to a mature winged adult.
• ✦ Crystal-Clear Optical Resin – High-transparency, non-yellowing acrylic resin allows panoramic, distortion-free 360° observation from every angle.
• ✦ Essential Incomplete Metamorphosis Study – An engaging visual aid for hemimetabolous insect growth, nymph instars, and arthropod survival adaptations.
• ✦ Clear Numbered Reference Guide – Each developmental phase is clearly numbered 1 through 4 for effortless lesson presentation and self-guided learning.
• ✦ Safe, Odor-Free & Leakproof – Completely solid resin construction eliminates fragile glass jars, toxic formalin, and liquid maintenance.
• ✦ Substantial Horizontal Display – Polished rectangular block format rests securely on study desks, demonstration tables, bookshelves, or in curiosity cabinets.
• ✦ Multi-Scene Versatility – Perfect as a classroom demonstration aid, homeschooling resource, laboratory study piece, or thoughtful gift for biology educators and insect enthusiasts.

PERFECT FOR

Elementary and secondary biology classrooms, homeschooling science curriculum, urban ecology courses, university entomology labs, curiosity cabinets, study desk paperweights, science teachers, students, and insect enthusiasts.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: E1210
• Specimen: Real American Cockroach Life Cycle (Periplaneta americana / Blattodea, 4 Stages)
• Material: Optical-Grade Acrylic Resin
• Dimensions: 140 × 64 × 18 mm (approx. 5.5 × 2.5 × 0.7 inches)
• Color: Crystal Clear with Natural Specimens
• Form: Horizontal Rectangular Block

*Notice: Price is for retail. Bulk and wholesale orders can get a discount. Please contact us for custom volume inquiries.*