Slaters have small limbs underneath the segments at the tail end that act as 'lungs'. They are unusual in being crustaceans that live on land rather than in the sea so they are more closely related to crabs and prawns than other common insects or terrestrial arthropods. They spend most of their life hiding from the sun in damp, protected places as they dry out and die very easily. They feed on rotting vegetation.
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What habitats does Porcellio scaber live in?
Under logs, stones or pots in gardens.
What is the distribution of Porcellio scaber?
Europe, North America. Mainland Australia and Tasmania.
How big does Porcellio scaber grow?
Up to 2 cm long
This does not mean that it cannot be found locally, just that I have not been able to verify records at the time this species was added to the database.
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