Isopods

Isopods, often known as woodlice or pill bugs. They are a type of crustacean. They make excellent snacks for frogs and lizards. Isopods may be used to maintain a vivarium by eating plant waste. Although you can always buy isopods from a pet store. I breed them myself at home!   Breeding Isopods To breed …

Approximately, there are 10,000 known isopod species throughout the world. There are about 5,000 land species, 500 freshwater species, and roughly 4,500 water species. Isopods are also called pill bugs or roly-poly. The term “isopod” refers to a creature with “uniform feet.”   What Are Isopods? Isopods are a species of invertebrates (crustaceans) that include …

While they’re a little creepy and very crawly, there are plenty of benefits when it comes to keeping and breeding springtails and isopods. These soft-bodied bugs play a vital role in various ecosystems by feeding on decaying organic matter in gardens and vivariums. They also make a great team, as that which the one species …

Aquatic isopods are a species of Isopoda found in both bodies of freshwater and saltwater. Approximately, 10,000 isopod types are spread out across the planet. Half of these are aquatic. While they might be the same species, they don’t all look the same. With 300 million years to continue their evolutionary development, aquatic isopods are …

Isopods are small species that consist of around 10,000 species that are either aquatic or terrestrial. You’ve more than likely come across terrestrial isopods in your life. Common types include roly-polies, pillbugs, and woodlice. That’s not to say that you won’t come across aquatic isopods. Isopods stick to damp and dark environments. In this article, …