Category: Crustaceans

There is loads of different species of millipede across the UK. One of them is called a Flat-backed millipede. To find out about the Flat-backed millipede look down below. What they look like A Flat-backed millipede have a long flat body that is orange, brown or black. Every body segment has 2 pairs of legs.…

Freshwater shrimp Freshwater shrimp are not shrimp, but they are a member of the amphipod family. They can be found in oceans, rivers, chalk streams, lakes and many more bodies of water. Description The scientific name for freshwater shrimp is Gammarus pulex. They are typically 11mm for an adult but they can be up to…

We found these bugs are found under rocks. Description  This bug is a common critter that lives for at least 7 years, but can be 10 years old. Despite their rather fearsome look it is vegetarian, eating decaying leaves and mildew. (a type of fungus). Millipedes and centipedes can be separated via the amount of…