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A new chapter for soil biodiversity: launch of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Woodlouse Specialist Group

Abstract

In early 2025, the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) introduced a new Specialist Group dedicated to woodlice, formally known as terrestrial isopods (Crustacea: Isopoda: Oniscidea). This is a significant milestone in the conservation of soil biodiversity, as woodlice have long been overlooked in global conservation efforts, despite their ecological importance.

Research topics

  • Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
  • Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
  • Marine Biology and Ecology Research

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DOI: 10.1017/s0030605325102202

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