Two-spotted Water Hog-louse

Two-spotted Water Hog-louse

Asellus aquaticus

A close relation to woodlice but lives it whole life in water. Poor swimmers, they normally crawl around weed and mud in stagnant water to feed on decaying organic debris. Two pale spots on the head distinguishes them from other species. Females have brood pouches underneath their body that carry eggs.

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