Woodlice, often mistaken for insects, are actually crustaceans belonging to the order Isopoda. They play a vital role in ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients. Woodlice are primarily nocturnal, seeking moisture to prevent desiccation, and exhibit a unique ability to breathe through gills even on land. Interestingly, they have a protective exoskeleton and can roll into a ball when threatened, a behavior similar to that of pillbugs.
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