Doesn't reading about this make you salivate?

i-7d25dae0c63a44e4684581e67975a42d-a2 wasp-cockroach.jpgProbably not. You are not one of Pavlov's dogs, after all. Or a Pavlov's cat for that matter. Or a Pavlov's sea slug. But, see what's your salivary response to reading a brand new paper on Pavlov's cockroaches and report your findings in the comments.

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My mouth always waters when I'm severely nauseated, thanks. :)

By Interrobang (not verified) on 14 Jun 2007 #permalink

This look like tyrone

Cockroach in upper left hand -- if you cut its head off, it keeps moving 17 days. found in Vietnam.
Please send me any recipies you may have.

By Thiep Chung (not verified) on 22 Dec 2008 #permalink