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crustaceans

Pill Woodlouse Pill Woodlouse
Armadillidium vulgare
Length 11mm

An intriguing species, easily recognised by its ability to roll into a ball when disturbed. Body colour uniform slate-grey. Widespread and reasonably common, especially in S England. Usually found in mature woodland where it hides under logs and in rotting wood during daytime; also in hedgerows and rural gardens.
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