scirtopoda

/ˌskɪərˈtoʊpədə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of terrestrial, burrowing isopods, commonly known as pill bugs or rolly pollies, characterized by the ability to roll into a ball for defense

“The scirtopoda is a fascinating arthropod found in many gardens around the world.”

Synonyms

  • isopod
  • pill bug
  • rolly pollie