Checkerboard Isopod
Checkerboard Isopod
armadillidium peraccae
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Also referred to as the “Checkerboard IsopodAn isopod is a type of small creature that belongs to the crustacean family, just like crabs and lobsters. They have a special body shape with a hard outer shell, which protects their soft insides. Learn More,” Armadillidium peraccae showcases an eye-catching pattern of black and white squares on its exoskeleton. Native to Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy, this isopod species prefers to inhabit moist environments such as forests, where it can find ample leaf litter and organic debris to feed on.
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