I Found a Strange Little Object on My Floor—Then I Discovered What It Really Was

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Its muted color helps it disappear against walls, floors, baseboards, and other surfaces.

Unless someone happens to notice the shape or sees it moving, the case can easily be mistaken for trash.

The Larva Carries Its Shelter With It

Unlike an animal that lives permanently inside a fixed nest, the case-bearing larva moves while partially protected continue reading …