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Because these gills require moisture to function, roly-polies are typically found in damp environments such as under rotting logs, rocks, or mulch.

As detritivores, they consume decaying plant and animal matter, breaking it down into nutrient-rich soil that supports plant growth. Roly-Poly

The signature "roll" (scientifically called conglobation) is a defensive behavior that protects their soft undersides from predators and prevents their breathing organs from drying out. Ecological Importance Roly-polies play a vital role as nature's "composters": or mulch. As detritivores

The roly-poly is the only crustacean capable of spending its entire life cycle on land. However, its aquatic ancestry is still evident in its anatomy: Roly-Poly