Atlantoscia floridana (Van Name, 1940) is a animal in the Philosciidae family, order Isopoda, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Atlantoscia floridana (Van Name, 1940)
Atlantoscia floridana is a calcium-rich woodlouse species found across three continents, often kept in terrariums.
Atlantoscia floridana is a species of woodlouse that belongs to the family Philosciidae. This species can be found across North America, Africa, and South America. Individuals of this species can be fragile, but their bodies are naturally high in calcium. When kept in terrariums, Atlantoscia floridana prefers environments with medium humidity, and requires separate dry and wet areas within their enclosure.
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