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Oniscidae

Description:

Oniscidae refers to a family of terrestrial isopods, commonly known as woodlice or pill bugs. They are small crustaceans that usually have a rigid exoskeleton and can roll into a ball as a defense mechanism. Oniscidae is a diverse family, consisting of various species found worldwide.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Taxonomy

In taxonomy, Oniscidae is a family of terrestrial isopods within the order Oniscidea.

Example Sentence:

The classification of the woodlice into families includes Oniscidae, Porcellionidae, and Armadillidiidae among others.

Sense 2: Woodlice

Woodlice, commonly known as pill bugs, are small crustaceans belonging to the family Oniscidae. They are found in various habitats worldwide, living in leaf litter, under rocks, or in decaying logs.

Example Sentence:

I spotted several Oniscidae crawling under the decayed log in the garden.

Sense 3: Defense Mechanism

In terms of behavior, Oniscidae species have a unique defense mechanism where they can roll into a tight ball, protecting themselves from predation.

Example Sentence:

The frightened Oniscidae curled up into a ball when I touched it.

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