wood louse
wood louse, either of two related terrestrial crustaceans, the pill bug (q.v.) and the sow bug (q.v.).
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
wood louse
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
08 April 2026
Access Date:
November 14, 2026