Swift Woodlouse
A species of Porcellio, Also known as Smooth Slater Scientific name : Porcellio laevis Genus : Porcellio
Swift Woodlouse, A species of Porcellio
Also known as:
Smooth Slater
Botanical name: Porcellio laevis
Genus: Porcellio
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Description
The swift Woodlouse (Porcellio laevis) has the unusual distinction of being called the dairy cow isopod due to their tendency to hang around "urban dairy farms." In the 20th century, dairy farms were kept in urban locations to enable to delivery of fresh milk, creating the perfect habitat for these isopods. It gets the name swift Woodlouse from the quick bursts of speed it has when intimidated.
AdultSize
2.5 cm
Colors
Brown
White
Habitat
compost heap; dung heap; straw; debris
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Malacostracans Order
Isopods Family
Porcellionidae Genus
Porcellio Species
Swift Woodlouse 
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