Mariama

Pillbugs are backyard occupants all around the world. they are given that name because when they are interrupted or frighten they roll into a ball shape sphere. Pillbugs are actually like crustaceans/ crabs. They can breathe through their gills instead of their lungs. Their gills are on the underside. It always has to be kept moist, that’s why they’re always in damped areas. The Sowbugs are closely related to the Pillbug, the difference is that they cant roll up like them, and they’re much flatter.

 

Ayania

Pillbugs are common backyard inhabitants. They are called pillbugs because when disturbed they roll into a ball in the form of a pill. The sowbug is a close relative. It looks similar but it’s not the sowbug is flatter and it can not roll itself up. Pillbugs are crustaceans like crabs and lobsters. They breathe through gills instead of lungs which are located on the underside of the pillbug. Their gills must be kept moist that’s why you can find these animals in a damp environment.