re: rolypolys/pillbugs
- To: i*@Rt66.com
- Subject: re: rolypolys/pillbugs
- From: "* L* T* <h*@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 13:55:44 -0700
At 04:46 AM 4/12/96 MDT, you wrote:
>
Rolypolys/pillbugs (Isopod) are primarily detritivores [dead leaves,
>litter and other detritus], although they will eat green stuff if available .
>And they prefer confined situations. They cant internally regulate water
>content of their bodies (a lot of soil/litter dwellers can"t) so they
>maintain proper water content and prevent dehydration by living in dark,
>humid places. They move towards tight places.
Well, this explanes why I have hundreds of them in my compost pile. From
what you said it seems that they would perform the same job that worms do in
a pile. Plus my kids get a kick out of them;).
Monica L. Tittle
hstrynut@ix.netcom.com
Pelham AL, USDA Zone 7/8
We all need help so we might as well all help each other.
--Me
