Woodlouse, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Woodlice (order Isopoda) are terrestrial crustaceans that require damp conditions in order to

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Woodlouse, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Woodlice (order Isopoda) are terrestrial crustaceans that require damp conditions in order to breathe properly. They feed on dead wood and plants, performing a vital role in the decay cycle. Magnification: x35 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Photo credit: © STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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