Woodlice are invertebrates belonging to the class of crustaceans. This class includes crustaceans, shrimps, crabs and lobsters.

Woodlice have a shell made of a calcareous substance. This shell protects them from enemies and desiccation.

The bodies of Woodlice have seven or eight segments. Each segment has a pair of legs. These legs allow woodlice to move around.

Woodlice do not have a head. Their mouth is located at the front of their body.

Woodlice do not have eyes. However, they can perceive light and darkness. Woodlice do not have respiratory organs.

They breathe through their mouth and anus.

Woodlice feed on plant and animal waste. They can feed on leaves, flowers, fruits, fungi and dead insects. Woodlice play an important role in the breakdown of plant waste.

In this way, they increase soil fertility. They also prevent the spread of fungi.

Woodlice are active at night. During the day, they hide in damp and dark places. When Woodlice feel threatened, they can emit a putrid odor. This odor helps to scare off their enemies.

It is estimated that there are about 10,000 species of woodlice in the world. Most of these species live in tropical regions.

Woodlice are 1-2 cm long, dark brown, gray, black, green, yellow, red in color. They reproduce with eggs, feed on plant and animal waste, live in damp and dark places.

They are usually active at night. They break down plant wastes, increase soil fertility and prevent the spread of fungi.

Woodlice have seven or eight pairs of legs. They do not have eyes. Woodlice use their mouth and anus for respiration. Woodlice moisturize by wetting their own bodies with secretions.

Woodlice have a pouch in which they carry their young. Woodlice can emit a putrid odor when they feel threatened.

Woodlice play an important role in the breakdown of plant waste. In this way, they increase the fertility of the soil.

They also prevent the spread of fungi. Woodlice have an important place in nature due to these features.