How to Identify Philosciidae
Philosciidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Isopoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Philosciidae Species
Philoscia muscorum (Scopoli, 1763)
Philoscia muscorum (Scopoli, 1763)
Philoscia muscorum, the fast woodlouse, is a small greyish-brown woodlouse that …
Atlantoscia floridana (Van Name, 1940)
Atlantoscia floridana (Van Name, 1940)
Atlantoscia floridana is a calcium-rich woodlouse species found across three con…
Philoscia affinis Verhoeff, 1908
Philoscia affinis Verhoeff, 1908
Philoscia affinis is a woodlouse species native to Europe and Northern Africa th…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Philosciidae?
Philosciidae animals belong to the Isopoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 7 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Philosciidae?
Philosciidae is classified in the order Isopoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
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