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  1. Oniscus, genus Oniscusnoun

    type genus of the Oniscidae; woodlice that cannot roll into a ball

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  1. Oniscus

    Oniscus is a genus of woodlice. It comprises five species, three of which are confined to northwestern Iberia (Oniscus ancarensis, O. galicianus and O. lusitanicus), one to the Pyrenees (Oniscus simonii), and one of which, O. asellus, is widespread across Europe and has been introduced to the Americas .

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  1. oniscus

    Oniscus is a genus of woodlice in the family Oniscidae, commonly known as the common woodlouse. They are terrestrial isopod crustaceans usually found in dark, damp places such as under logs, rocks, and decomposing vegetation.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of oniscus in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of oniscus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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  • The Latin word "oniscus" translates to "isopod" in English, referring to a type of crustacean. However, if you're looking for a direct translation of the word "oniscus," it remains "oniscus" in Latin, as it is the term used in scientific classificatiLatin

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