What is some background information on sowbugs?

Answer 1

Sowbugs, also known as pillbugs or roly-polies, are terrestrial crustaceans belonging to the order Isopoda. Unlike their aquatic relatives, sowbugs have adapted to live on land, primarily in moist environments such as gardens, forests, and under rocks or logs. They are detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter, which makes them important for nutrient recycling in ecosystems. Sowbugs are easily recognizable by their oval, segmented bodies and can be distinguished from pillbugs by their lack of the ability to roll into a ball.