Isopods are Everywhere
Even docks built with treated lumber are vulnerable to attack from marine wood borers. One species of isopod is tolerant of all treated lumber, even creosote. Sphaeroma Terebans closely resembles its terrestrial counterpart, the “roly poly” and even rolls into a ball when removed from its burrow.
Gribbles Nibble
Gribbles do more than nibble. They destroy wooden docks. Limnoiriids (gribbles) are one of two species of wood boring isopods found in Florida waters. Every time you see a piling that is shaped like an hourglass, isopods are likely responsible.
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