Pill bugs, a.k.a. sowbugs, are a common type of woodlice related to lobsters, crabs and shrimp. Pill bugs are the only crustaceans which have thrived on land.
Their name comes from their ability to roll into a ball to defend themselves.
Their ability to roll into a ball is known as conglobation.
Vibrations and pressure often trigger conglobation, which is a defense not only to predation but also against respiratory and water loss.
Insect and spider aficionados sometimes employ pill bugs to clean the cages of those with whom they share a habitat. Random, but true!
While many a child has been known to keep pill bugs (“roly polies” or “creepy crawlies”) as pets, their parents usually look at them as pests.
Pill bugs are known to invade basements and gardens alike, but they are normally not considered much of a nuisance if they stay outside:
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