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Critters in the Classroom: Insect Edition - Pillbugs

Often mistaken for beetles, these live terrestrial arthropods live their whole lives on land, feeding on decaying organic matter. When disturbed or threatened, pill bugs will roll up into a tight ball, earning them the nickname "rollie pollies." Contrary to pill bugs, sow bugs can be identified by their tail-like appendages and will remain flat and still when threatened, unable to roll up into a ball. Ideal for teaching animal behavior and demonstrating response to stimuli such as light or heat, these wingless crustaceans are: - Easy to maintain in the classroom - Do not bite or sting - Demonstrate differences in defensive behavior between species Ward’s Science — Connecting Over 150 years of science exploration to tomorrow’s innovation.Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell button so you’ll always know when our newest new videos are available: https://bit.ly/38X1FPp For information on any products or services seen in this video, visit us at https://wardsci.com/ Check out Ward’s World for a never-ending stream of ideas and inspiration for making science fun: https://wardsworld.wardsci.com/ And follow us on social media for the very latest in the world of science education: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wardsci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wardsscience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WardsScience Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wardsscience/