Mauerassel

dieNoun

common rough woodlouse (Porcellio scaber)

English translations

  1. 01

    wall lizard

Word details

German meaning
ist ein kleines, landlebendes Krebstier, das oft in feuchten Umgebungen wie unter Steinen oder in Mauern vorkommt.
English meaning
woodlouse, pillbug
Synonym
Kellerassel, Assel
German example
Unter dem Stein fand ich eine Mauerassel.
English example
I found a woodlouse under the stone.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Mauerassel
Plural Form
die Mauerasseln

Example sentences with “Mauerassel”

  1. Die Mauerassel bevorzugt feuchte Orte. (The common rough woodlouse prefers damp places.)

Frequently asked questions

How does Mauerassel differ from Kellerassel?

'Mauerassel' is a specific species often found on walls, whereas 'Kellerassel' is the general term for woodlice found in cellars.