woodlouse

Other forms: woodlice

Definitions of woodlouse
  1. noun
    any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats
    synonyms: slater
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    types:
    pill bug
    small terrestrial isopod with a convex segmented body that can roll up into a ball
    sow bug
    terrestrial isopod having an oval segmented body (a shape like a sow)
    type of:
    isopod
    any of various small terrestrial or aquatic crustaceans with seven pairs of legs adapted for crawling
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