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woodlouse

DEFINITIONS OF: woodlouse

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n any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats

Synonyms:
slater
Types:
pill bug
small terrestrial isopod with a convex segmented body that can roll up into a ball
sow bug
terrestrial isopod having an oval segmented body (a shape like a sow)
Type of:
isopod
any of various small terrestrial or aquatic crustaceans with seven pairs of legs adapted for crawling
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