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Common woodlouse
Oniscus asellus
The common woodlouse is a small, terrestrial crustacean known for its segmented, armored exoskeleton and ability to thrive in damp, dark environments. Measuring up to 17 mm in length, it is typically grayish-brown and has a flattened, oval-shaped body. Common woodlice are import…
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- Unlike most crustaceans, common woodlice live entirely on land and have adapted specialized structures to breathe air.
- Woodlice are crustaceans, not insects, and breathe through gill-like structures that require moisture. They can aggregate in large groups to conserve humidity and avoid desiccation. Some woodlice can roll into a ball for protection, but the common woodlouse cannot.
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