woodlouse

What is that bug? - It looks like a roach, but it's a woodlouse.
Qu'est-ce que c'est que cette bestiole ? — On dirait un cafard, mais c'est un cloporte.
The woodlouse curls itself into a ball when it feels threatened.
Le cloporte se roule en boule lorsqu'il se sent menacé.
The woodlouse curled up into a ball when I touched it.
Le cloporte s'est enroulé en boule quand je l'ai touché.
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