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Isopods: The evolution from water to land

Isopods, or woodlice, are often mistaken as insects, related to other invertebrates such as beetles and other creepy crawly bugs. This is a misconception, as woodlice are members of the...

Isopods: The evolution from water to land

Isopods, or woodlice, are often mistaken as insects, related to other invertebrates such as beetles and other creepy crawly bugs. This is a misconception, as woodlice are members of the...

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The rise in popularity of isopods

In recent times isopods have grown in popularity in the invertebrate hobby. Isopods make interesting and amazing pets for the invertebrate hobby and also serve an important role in any...

The rise in popularity of isopods

In recent times isopods have grown in popularity in the invertebrate hobby. Isopods make interesting and amazing pets for the invertebrate hobby and also serve an important role in any...

Breeding cubaris isopods

Breeding two different isopods together

The logic of breeding two different isopod genus together is likely to have been carried over from other exotic hobby communities. For example, hybridising (i.e. cross breeding) in the ball...

Breeding two different isopods together

The logic of breeding two different isopod genus together is likely to have been carried over from other exotic hobby communities. For example, hybridising (i.e. cross breeding) in the ball...

Giant Sea Isopods

A true monster of the deep, with a length of up to 50cm being the largest scientifically confirmed measurement. Although some anecdotal reports from fisherman have claimed they have witnessed...

Giant Sea Isopods

A true monster of the deep, with a length of up to 50cm being the largest scientifically confirmed measurement. Although some anecdotal reports from fisherman have claimed they have witnessed...

Proving out a new isopod genus

It can be very exciting to discover a standout isopod within an existing colony and many wonder if they have produced a new isopod species to call their own. Before...

Proving out a new isopod genus

It can be very exciting to discover a standout isopod within an existing colony and many wonder if they have produced a new isopod species to call their own. Before...

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Do isopods eat live plants?

The short answer is no, the longer answer is rarely.   Can I Keep Isopods Alongside Live Plants?   Yes, they make a great addition to a planted terrarium, they...

Do isopods eat live plants?

The short answer is no, the longer answer is rarely.   Can I Keep Isopods Alongside Live Plants?   Yes, they make a great addition to a planted terrarium, they...