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AN INVESTIGATION TO OBSERVE THE PREFERRED HABITAT OF COMMON ROUGH WOODLICE by Melanie Newberry A2 Human Biology April 2003 Introduction There are many species of Woodlice found in the British Isles and because of their abundance they provide good material for an ecological investigation into their preferred habitat. Woodlice are of the order Isopoda which means, "the legs are alike"1. Different species prefer different dwellings however the Common Rough Woodlouse (Porcellio scaber) which has been used for this investigation, is commonly found around residential properties. They can be found under rocks or around compost heaps where the soil is moist and a humid atmosphere is maintained. One abiotic factor that affects the habitat of Woodlice includes damp or moist soil. Compost heaps also provide a continuous source of dead plants, which is part of the diet of Woodlice2. This is another abiotic factor. Woodlice are believed to provide a vital role in the decomposition...

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