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Pillbugs, also known as "roly-polys" are a type of woodlouse that can roll into a ball. These bugs resemble armadillos in not only their ball rolling capabilities but also their segmented looking exoskeleton. These insects are found often underneath rotting wood and are harmless to humans.
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∙ 11y agoIt´s a crustacean, like crabs and lobsters. It´s the only kind of crustacean to have moved onto land permanently, though they still have gills they have to keep wet. That´s why they always live in damp environments such as under logs.
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Whats an arthropod?
a bug
Is lady bug a arthropod?
no they are not
Is a rollypoly a arthropod?
Yes, the slater, also known as the woodlouse or "roly poly bug" is an arthropod, of the family Armadillidiidae. They are among the crustacean arthropods that can be found on land, though they need to be in a moist environment. Sometimes they are confused with the pill millepede which looks pretty similar (and is also an arthropod).
How do you spell pill bug?
Pill Bug
What kind of bug looks like a burnt popcorn kernel?
The bug that looks like a burnt popcorn kernel is called a sow or pill bug. Pill bugs are members of the woodlice family, but are able to roll up in a ball.
Is a centipede a bug?
A centipede is a type of bug, but it is not an insect, it is an arthropod. Insects have three body sections and six legs. The term "bug" covers more than just insects.No, a centipede is not (by definition) a bug. It is an arthropod, which is what most people think of when someone says bug. so the answer is Yes, and No.
Is a locast an arthropod?
locasts are a type of bug that flies and stings
How many legs do a rollie pollie bug have?
The roly-poly bug (aka pill bug, BB bug, and Armadillo bug) has seven pairs of legs for a total of 14 legs. It is classified as an isopod, a different type of arthropod than insects, which have six legs, or arachnids (e.g., spiders) that have 8 legs. The roly poly can roll up into a tight ball with its exoskeleton providing armor to protect it from predation.The related link below shows a diagram of the anatomy of the pill bug/roly poly.
Is a hermit crab a reptile?
No. A hermit crab is an Arthropod (bug).
Is a stinkbug an invertebrate?
yes it is a: leaffooted bug, insect, herbivore, hemiptera, arthropod, invertebrate
What order is the pill bug in?
Isopoda.
How can you tell a male pill bug from a female pill bug?
you usually have to have a low powered microscope or a really good magnify glass.
