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Common Rough Woodlouse
Common Rough Woodlouse (Porcellio scaber) – species of family “Porcellionid Woodlice“

Porcellio scaber (otherwise known as the common rough woodlouse or simply rough woodlouse), is a species of European woodlouse. It is not to be confused with Armadillidium spp., which are able to curl into a ball to defend themselves.

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Arthropods Crustaceans Woodlice, Pillbugs, and Rock Slaters Porcellionid Woodlice Common Rough Woodlouse

This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „In my web“ I am Natalie, the cucumber green spider, and I live hidden in the coniferous forest. I hope that people will recognize the art of my webs and my true beauty.

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„Common Rough Woodlouse“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily