Oniscidea. Woodlice are one of the few terrestrial crustaceans, so more closely related to lobsters than insects, in fact woodlice still breathe using gills! A woodlouse has 14 legs and an outer shell called an exoskeleton which they shed once they outgrow it. Woodlice feed on decaying matter and can be found in compost heaps or under rocks in UK gardens.
Ideal for biology animal behaviour investigations using a choice chamber or maze.
As woodlice are native to Britain, they can be released into the wild once investigations have been completed. Ideally find a damp and dark area for release, e.g. under a rock.
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