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1. kho (kho@shitposter.club)'s status on Friday, 21-Jul-2023 02:58:35 JST kho

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   Neotibicen superbus, the superb dog-day cicada, is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae. It is the greenest cicada in the neotibicen genus. It has reduced black patterning and looks different than most other cicadas in its genus. Its song is a soft buzz that reaches a crescendo.
   • kho (kho@shitposter.club)'s status on Friday, 21-Jul-2023 02:58:57 JST kho

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     Rubber ducky isopods have a pair of lips that look similar to a duck. And from that, the naming has been done. Other than having a “ducky” look, they have a round, segmented body, typically brown or grey. Their exoskeleton is hard, providing them with protection from predators and the elements.
     
     On average, rubber ducky isopods can reach up to 2 cm or 0.8 inches in length. Even though rubber ducky isopods can survive up to a few years, as they’re slow growers, they become only a couple of centimetres in length.
     
     Rubber ducky isopods are found all over the world. However, they are most commonly found in damp, shady areas such as leaf litter, rocks and logs, and soil. They are also found in gardens, parks, and in greenhouses.
     
     There’s an interesting reason behind isopods living around wet and moist places. In order to respire and survive, isopods need to keep their respiratory organs wet. That’s why you often see them living or roaming around damp places.
     
     Rubber ducky isopods are decomposers, and their diet mainly consists of organic matter such as leaves, wood, and soil. They are also known to feed on dead insects, algae, and other plant material.