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Landhopper - Arcitalitrus dorrieni

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Landhopper Landhopper - Arcitalitrus dorrieni dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 25 Mar 2021, 5:13 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:28 p.m.
Landhopper Landhopper - Arcitalitrus dorrieni dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 25 Mar 2021, 5:13 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:14 p.m.
Landhopper Landhopper - Arcitalitrus dorrieni dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 25 Mar 2021, 5:13 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:14 p.m.
Landhopper Landhopper - Arcitalitrus dorrieni dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 25 Mar 2021, 5:13 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:14 p.m.

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Species Description

Widespread but not common throughout the Western side of the UK especially around S. Wales and Bristol. Non-native Established from Australia and arrived as stowaways amongst imports of exotic plants. Habitat includes: Damp/wet places with lots of decomposing vegetation. Often found under rocks and logs (during the day and ventures out at night) in places such as gardens, woodland. Life story: Only crustacean in the UK to live entirely on land but they must stay damp as they easily dry out and die. Diet: They are detritivores feeding on decaying plant matter. Life story: Other names include: Lawn Shrimp, Wood-hopper, Australian Mud Shrimp.