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swift woodlouse

Porcellio laevis

Description:

flattened body with seven pairs of jointed legs and can roll up for defense mechanisms.

Habitat:

They gained their name due to being found in old wood. Usually they can be found in trees, compost heap, dung heap, straw, and debris.

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mhea9426
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mhea9426

Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan

Spotted on May 26, 2021
Submitted on May 26, 2021

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