sand hopper
sand hopper (sand flea) Any of several species of small, terrestrial crustaceans. The nocturnal European sand hopper (Talitrus saltator) lives on beaches near the high tide mark, emerging to feed on organic debris. Length: to 1.5cm (0.6in). Order Amphipoda; family Talitridae.
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