Cockroaches and termites (Order: Blattodea) have been the subject of substantial research
attention for over a century due, in part, to a subset of them having a strong propensity to
cohabitate with humans and their structures. Recent research has led to numerous insights
into their behavior, physiology, and ecology, as well as their ability to harbor taxonomically
diverse microbial communities within their digestive systems, which include taxa that
contribute to host growth and development. Further, recent investigations into the …