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[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 146 points 1 week ago (31 children)

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 58 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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

[–] GraniteM@lemmy.world 26 points 1 week ago (3 children)

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

[–] anugeshtu@lemmy.world 15 points 1 week ago (3 children)

What in the name of Cthulhu is this?

Rollison. And he is a rather pleasant dude.

Here’s what they look like full-grown:

[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 16 points 1 week ago (2 children)
[–] okmko@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

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

[–] TeamAssimilation 10 points 1 week ago

Unhand at once me you filthy dry-skinned ape!

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Makeitstopmakeitstopmakeitstop

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