Atlantoscia floridana

(Van Name, 1940)

Florida Fast Woodlouse

Atlantoscia floridana is a terrestrial isopod () in the Philosciidae. The has been documented in North America, South America, and Africa, indicating a broad transatlantic distribution. It is known to be relatively fragile compared to other woodlice but naturally high in calcium content. In captive settings, it shows preferences for specific humidity gradients.

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Endeavouria septemlineata feeding on Bradybaena similaris by Piter K. Boll, Ilana Rossi, Silvana V. Amaral, Ana Leal-Zanchet. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atlantoscia floridana: /ætˈlæntoʊʃə flɔːrɪˈdænə/

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Habitat

In terrarium settings, prefers humidity with separate dry and wet living sections. Natural details are not well documented, though the occurs in multiple continents suggesting adaptability to varied terrestrial environments.

Distribution

Documented from North America, South America, and Africa. In North America, the occurs in the southeastern United States (Florida). South records include southern Brazil, where studies have been conducted.

Human Relevance

Occasionally kept in terrariums by enthusiasts. Its calcium-rich body and specific humidity requirements make it somewhat more demanding to maintain than hardier .