Trichoniscidae
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Androniscus
Androniscus is a genus of small woodlice in the family Trichoniscidae, established by Verhoeff in 1908. The genus includes the well-known species Androniscus dentiger, commonly called the rosy or pink woodlouse. Members of this genus are characterized by their small size, distinctive coloration, and association with calcareous environments. Some populations show cave-adapted ecology, particularly in the southern part of their range.
Brackenridgia
woodlice
Brackenridgia is a genus of small terrestrial isopods (woodlice) in the family Trichoniscidae, established by Ulrich in 1902. The genus contains nine described species distributed primarily in North America, with several species exhibiting troglomorphic adaptations for cave-dwelling. Species in this genus are typically found in moist, dark microhabitats including caves, forest litter, and rocky crevices.