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Oniscus

Oniscus

9.9
A small grey animal with many legs that lives under logs and cannot roll into a ball
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Oniscus
  • Unlike some relatives, members of Oniscus cannot roll themselves into a ball for protection.

Examples

  • The genus Oniscus includes species often found under logs and stones in damp environments.

  • Biologists collected several Oniscus specimens during their survey of the woodland area.

  • The Oniscus species is commonly found in damp environments.

  • Many researchers study Oniscus to understand their habitat preferences.

  • Biologists collected several Oniscus specimens during their survey of the woodland area.

  • The genus Oniscus includes species often found under logs and stones in damp environments.

  • Unlike some relatives, members of Oniscus cannot roll themselves into a ball for protection.

Surface Forms

Oniscus singular
Onisci plural

Etymology

Oniscus comes from the old Greek word oniskos, meaning 'small woodlouse'. That's why scientists chose Oniscus as the name for this group of woodlice that live under logs and stones.