Sowbug (Wood Louse)
Oct 28, 2018 • 2:24 PM UTC
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Raman Joshi
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The “sowbug” or Woodlouse is a terrestrial crustacean, closely related to shrimps, prawns and lobsters. They shed their shell and produce compost and aeration to soil, and live in moist areas.
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Sowbug in situ
Here is a picture of the tip of one of the legs
Here is a picture of the tip of one of the legs
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Sowbug leg
Finally, a picture of the tip of the leg with cross polarizers.
Finally, a picture of the tip of the leg with cross polarizers.
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Sowbug leg under cross polarizers.
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