Porcellio scaber

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i5K Comments for Porcellio scaber
understanding the widespread of this species is important since as a crustacea, it is a model organism for the invasion of land.genetic information could imrpove our knowledge about the origin of this taxon and the history of the terrestrial invasion.

Besides, this species is considered as an invasive species in some part of the world. Genetic analysis could permit to undertsnad the origin of the new established population.

Key species in litter decomposition and turnover in terrestrial ecosystems. Important role of digestive processes and metabolism in the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Very widely distributed and common woodlouse species.
Cedric Devigne
David Spurgeon


Porcellio scaber
Porcellio scaber
Common rough woodlouse


Taxonomic classification
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Isopoda
Family: Porcellionidae
Genus: Porcellio
NCBI taxid: 485px-US-NLM-NCBI-Logo.png 64697
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WorkingGroup: Evo-Devo
Nomination: i5K initiative


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