Asellus aquaticus is a freshwater isopod crustacean, resembling and related to woodlice. It is known by various common names including pond slater, water louse, aquatic sowbug, water hoglouse and cress bug.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Water Hoglouse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Isopoda
- Family
- Asellidae
- Genus
- Asellus
- Species
- Asellus aquaticus
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