is mainly due to woodlouse's inefficient water-storage system. A woodlouse, if exposed to heat or light for too long, can die due to the dramatic loss of water. They prefer a moderate temperature, because they are so small, and can be damaged by frost if they are exposed to the extreme of cold, but they don't want such a high temperature, either, because they would start loosing too much water. I would also expect the woodlouse to prefer a surrounding of slightly higher pressure (1.05 ~ 1.1
their abundance they provide good material for an ecological investigation into their preferred habitat. Woodlice are of the order Isopoda which means, "the legs are alike"1. Different species prefer different dwellings however the Common Rough Woodlouse (Porcellio scaber) which has been used for this investigation, is commonly found around residential properties. They can be found under rocks or around compost heaps where the soil is moist and a humid atmosphere is maintained. One abiotic factor
Behaviour of Wood Lice Experiment In the experiment I was offered the choice to investigate the behaviour of woodlice in a wet or dry environment or a light or dark environment. I chose to investigate the behaviour of woodlice in a wet or dry environment. Woodlice belong to the biological class crustacea. Most of the animals in this class are aquatic, and though the terrestrial species can breathe with the aid of primitive ‘lungs’ they lack the features found in most other land-dwelling
Pillbugs are also known as terrestrial isopods but non scientific names include sow bugs and woodlice. These terrestrial isopods are in the class of crustaceous, this class includes lobsters and crabs and is part of a larger group named arthropoda. Pillbugs have four pairs of mouthparts, and have multiple flexible joints. Pillbugs also have a flat and rounded back, wide head, 14 legs with 7 pairs all together, and they have the ability to roll into a ball when in danger. Pillbugs have 7 main
Pillboxes were miniature forts or bunkers developed by the German army to give their trench lines extra strength in world war 1. Pillboxes are built in guard posts made out of concrete and they are most always equipped with loopholes through which the soldiers inside are able to fire small arms weapons. The very first name for pillboxes came from their similarity to the cylindrical and hexagonal boxes in which medical pills were sold before world war 1. They were also an effective tactic in trench
Introduction Terrestrial isopods are a large group of crustaceans that have adapted for life on land (Post, n.d). Because these isopods breathe through their gills, these gills must stay moist in order for the isopods to continue living (Post, n.d). Therefore, terrestrial isopods prefer to live in damp areas, specifically underneath decaying wood or leaves (Post, n.d). The defenses of these isopods include running, hiding by burying themselves in sight of predators, and their exoskeleton. Isopods
The Cambridge Dictionary Online defined museums as “places of study, buildings where objects of historical, scientific or artistic interest are kept, preserved and exhibited”. To The Museums Association, a museum is “an institution which collects documents, preserves, exhibits and interprets material evidence and associated information for the public benefit”. Since 1998, this definition has changed. Museums now enable the public to explore collections for inspiration, learning and enjoyment. They