
Short Stuff: Roly Poly...Bugs?
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Roly-Polies: Crustaceans on Land
This chapter explores the unique classification and adaptations of roly-polies as terrestrial crustaceans, including their ability to breathe with gills and defend themselves by curling into a ball. It humorously examines their peculiar behaviors, like excreting waste through shells, reconsuming feces for nutrients, and their unconventional drinking methods.
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