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Roly-poly or pill bug

Armadillium vulgare

Description:

Grey segmented body that flares out on the lower edges, looks like armour, rolls into a ball in defense,

Habitat:

Moist ground under rain barrel

Notes:

Lots around campus; really a crustacean; has gills; can drink with their anus, they don't urinate, & eat there own poop

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1 Comment

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 8 years ago

Moved to the category, Arthropods. :-)

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Sep 21, 2015
Submitted on Sep 21, 2015

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