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		stefanka 30 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Isopods of the world How big are these creatures? If they are larger I can imagine that keeping them as pets is fun.

Ifkaluva 30 days ago | [–]

I think most terrestrial isopods are about the size of a roley poley. There are larger ones but I think most of those are ocean dwellers.

pvaldes 26 days ago | [–]

Most of the species (terrestrial and marine) less than 2cm.

The biggest terrestrial can reach 3cm or so, while the largest marine can reach 30-50cm.

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