Definition of "sowbug" [sowbug]

• A woodlouse. (noun)

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• "It's so large, in comparison to its land-dwelling relative, the familiar and even slightly cute pillbug or sowbug, because of the phenomenon of deep sea gigantism, which also gives rise to the giant squid."
• "In sections of low-gradient rivers, beds of aquatic vegetation provide habitat for crustaceans, particularly scuds and the aquatic sowbug."
• "I tip over the stump holding the squirrel feeder and grab a sowbug, crushing it between my fingers."