Philoscia
Scientific name: Philoscia
Philoscia
Scientific name: Philoscia
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Description
Philoscia is not your typical insect but rather a fascinating crustacean, akin to crabs and lobsters. These creatures are terrestrial and are often found in moist environments under logs or stones. Intriguingly, Philoscia is capable of breathing through gills, a characteristic more commonly associated with aquatic organisms. Their ability to adapt to terrestrial life while retaining features fit for an aquatic environment challenges our typical categorization of crustaceans.
Species of Philoscia
Scientific Classification
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