Blattodea is a term that refers to a widely distributed and diverse group of insects. This group includes cockroaches and other related species that are commonly found in both natural and human-made habitats. The term Blattodea is often used in scientific literature, but there are several synonyms that are also commonly used to refer to this group. Some of these synonyms include Blattaria, Blattoptera, and Blattodiptera. Regardless of the terminology used to refer to them, these fascinating and often misunderstood insects play an important role in many ecosystems and are the subject of ongoing research and study.