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Flat slater

Porcellio scaber

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

I turned a log over in the back yard yesterday and found this little pile of eggs among zillions of slaters. Not sure if they are associated.

Habitat:

Outer urban back back yard.

Notes:

Two main species introduced into Australia. The other one is Armadillidium vulgare which is rounded and can roll into a ball as defense. This one just runs and hides. <br> The 'eggs' between these two are not slater eggs apparently.

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Eggs of the World
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Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
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Backyard Habitats of the World
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2014

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