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isopods

Photo by lameek
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Field Notes

Description:

small grayish blue insect which seems to have seven different sections to its body and about six legs not including there two antennas.

Habitat:

Pillbugs have gills that they breath though, so they are subjected to areas that have high humidity specifically, under rocks or logs,or in leaf litter or in cracks or crevices. Some isopods are nocturnal as well. Pillbugs are omnivores or scavengers they feed on dead or decaying plants or animals. Some might even eat live plants.

Notes:

Adapts To most Moist Soiled environment

Species ID Suggestions

Armadillidium sp.

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Comments (2)
madelynetm
Hi Lameek, You did a great job with your organisms' descriptions and habitat information. You provided detailed descriptions and a good discussion of the habitat and adaptations of your organisms. Hope you are well! -Ms. M
DanielePralong
Hi Lameek, and welcome to Project Noah! I've moved this spotting to Arthropods for you.

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Flora and Fauna of Prospect Park
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2012

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