I'm doing biology homework and I want to know something about mealworms?

Question

do they live in dry or humid places? and are they similar to pill bugs in any way?

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

"Mealworms live in areas surrounded by what they eat under rocks, and logs, in animal burrows and in stored grains. They clean up after plants and animals, and therefore can be found anywhere where 'leftovers' occur. "

"The best known species in the family is Armadillidium vulgare, the common pill bug. These arthropods commonly feed on decaying vegetation and are found under logs, garbage pails or any other place where moisture can be found."

I would say they have their habitats in common, good luck with your Biology homework!

Answer 2

Habitat

Mealworms live in areas surrounded by what they eat under rocks, and logs, in animal burrows and in stored grains. They clean up after plants and animals, and therefore can be found anywhere where "leftovers" occur.

Phylum, Arthropoda; Class, Insecta; Order, Coleoptera

    Identifying Features

    Appearance (Morphology)

    Adult Beetle

        * Black with hardened front wings (elytra)

        * Antennae arise under ridge near eyes

        * Antennae many-segmented, enlarging near tip

        * Shape quite variable, from almost parallel-sided to round

        * Head visible from top, followed by pronotum and elytra about same width

        * Mealworm (larva) averages an inch in length. They have a tough yellowish brown exoskeleton and are cylindrical.