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science Sciencedaily 2026-07-10

Streetlights Trap Thousands of Pill Bugs in 'Death Spirals'

Artificial streetlights are causing woodlice to enter mesmerizing circular "death spirals," a behavior never before observed in the wild. This finding suggests light pollution significantly impacts ground-dwelling creatures.

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