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Pillbug

Armadillidium sp.

Description:

Pillbugs are small invertebrates, usually less than 1 cm (1/2 in) long. The segmented exoskeleton allows the pillbug to roll into a defensive ball.

Habitat:

Often found hiding under protective cover, such as boards in contact with the ground.

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9 Comments

TeresaBurke
TeresaBurke 12 years ago

Great little find

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

nice pattern of coloring

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 12 years ago

Ha Ha.... I wish...grin.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

and I thought that you never make mistakes!:)

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 12 years ago

Yeah, I'm not sure why I had it labeled as other. Slip of the hand, perhaps. Or maybe just not thinking....grin.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Thanks so much. I see that you have changed it to Arthropods. I will do the same
too.

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 12 years ago

I'm not sure.... It is an arthropod....

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Gordon,what is your reason for categorizing this crustacean as "other"?

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

So was correct after all. This should be identified as "other" and not arthropods. Thank you!

Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

Roseville, Minnesota, USA

Spotted on Mar 28, 2012
Submitted on Mar 28, 2012

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