{"product_id":"porcellio-laevis-california-mix-isopods","title":"Porcellio laevis 'California Mix'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘California Mix’ – Naturally Variable Isopods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreation Cultivated \u003cem\u003ePorcellio laevis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘California Mix’ is a naturally variable locality line known for producing gray, brown, cream, orange, white, marbled, and milkback-like individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a random mixture of unrelated morphs. 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