A female woodlouse will keep fertilised eggs in a marsupium on the underside of her body, which covers the under surface of the thorax and is formed by overlapping plates attached to the bases of the first …

Dec 10, 2025 · Woodlice (singular woodlouse), though often mistaken for insects, are small crustaceans belonging to the suborder Oniscidea (under the order Isopoda). They rank as the third most diverse …

Many frogs have a marsupium, as do a number of isopods, including the incredible Antarctic giant isopod, and the star of this show, the woodlouse. These isopods have a single-layer flap of skin …

Aug 20, 2025 · The woodlouse, often encountered in damp corners of gardens or under logs, is a common terrestrial creature that many people might mistake for an insect. However, these …

May 27, 2024 · One of the most surprising facts about a woodlouse is that it’s a terrestrial crustacean and not an insect. These tiny creatures feed on mildew, fungus, decaying leaves, and materials …

Common woodlice are important for their ability to feed off dead plants and creatures, recycling vital nutrients. There are 30 species of woodlouse in the UK in an array of colours from brown and grey to …

Is a Woodlouse an insect? A woodlouse is not an insect. It is a crustacean, part of the order Isopoda. Unlike insects, woodlice have more than three pairs of legs and lack wings, distinguishing them …

Jul 15, 2025 · The life cycle of a woodlouse starts from an egg and progresses through various stages until adulthood. In this guide, we’ll break down each phase, from hatching to their growth into mature …

Woodlouse is crustacean that is closely related to lobsters and crabs. There are over 3.500 species of woodlice that can be found around the world. Woodlouse inhabits moist and dark habitats and …

Wood louse, either of two related terrestrial crustaceans, the pill bug (q.v.) and the sow bug