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[-] Zagorath@aussie.zone 154 points 4 months ago

Ok but "bug" has multiple meanings, and almost nobody means "hemiptera" when they say it. More commonly, it's any terrestrial arthropod. Arachnids are bugs. Centipedes are definitely bugs.

Heck, there's a broader definition that basically includes all arthropods. "Moreton bay bugs" are a popular food this time of year. And they're a kind of lobster.

[-] stray@pawb.social 61 points 4 months ago

The ocean is quite literally lousy with sea lice. They've even got rolly-pollies down there.

[-] GraniteM@lemmy.world 27 points 4 months ago

Not just roly-polies, but Rollison J. Pollimagnussons:

[-] anugeshtu@lemmy.world 16 points 4 months ago

What in the name of Cthulhu is this?

[-] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 20 points 4 months ago

Here’s what they look like full-grown:

[-] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 16 points 4 months ago
[-] harmbugler@piefed.social 1 points 4 months ago
[-] okmko@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

They creep me the eff out. Them and horseshoe crabs. Shudder

Rollison. And he is a rather pleasant dude.

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