Vocabulary Entry

woodlouse

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noun

A woodlouse is a small, primarily terrestrial crustacean, often found in damp habitats, characterized by a segmented body and a hard outer shell.

Example Sentences

"I found a woodlouse under the rock in the garden."

"Woodlice are known for their ability to roll into a ball when threatened."

"Many people mistake a woodlouse for a beetle due to its hard shell."