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When I think of isopods, I think of the tiny tank janitors that live in aquariums and terrariums and munch away at decaying plant matter. Well, I recently discovered that isopods, also called sow bugs or pill bugs, are actually quite a marvel of design, especially when it comes to how they breathe. If you’re …

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Isopods are sometimes known as pill bugs or woodlice. They belong to the crustacean class. They’re great for lizards and frogs to eat. Isopods may help keep a vivarium clean by consuming plant debris. Isopods can also be purchased at a pet store.   How do Isopods Reproduce? The males follow females around to get …

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A plethora of isopods dwells beneath damp logs and rotting leaves, some of which may be terrestrial isopods such as pillbugs, slaters, sowbugs, and woodlice.   Terrestrial Isopods Terrestrial isopods are the isopod species that live on land. There are approximately 5,000 land-dwelling isopods in the world. Their bodies are oval in shape, where their …

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