Ecology III – Terrestrial Isopod Behavior

to keep their gills moist so they can breathe

Why do terrestrial isopods choose to stay in damp habitats?

They are crustaceans, meaning they use gills to breathe instead of spiracles

How do pill bugs differ from “true insects”?

folds in pleopods developed into hollow, branched structures, like lungs

How are pill bug’s pleopods modified to work in air?

Biotic is a living or once living component of an environment and abiotic is any factor not from a living or once living source

A habitat is the natural environment a species lives in which contains the resources and conditions, both biotic and abiotic. What are the meanings of biotic and abiotic?

It is important because it is a crucial source of freshwater; 44% of all freshwater used in the U.S is ground water.

Why is groundwater so important to freshwater supply?

we can use “earth imaging” or geophysical imaging methods.

What is the alternative technology that can be used instead of drilling holes to monitor freshwater?

Agriculture

What aspects of our world’s infrastructure will be affected as groundwater subsidence continues?