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Sandhoppers

Talitridae sp.

Description:

Small crustacean-like organisms found under a rock on the beach. They were jumping around. I believe them to be amphipods but I am not sure.

Habitat:

Under a rock at low tide.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Sand hopper
Talitrus saltator Talitrus saltator - Wikipedia


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2 Comments

Ornithoptera80
Ornithoptera80 4 years ago

I would agree now that i see where the distribution is.

chickenparmesan24
chickenparmesan24 4 years ago

It is quite likely that these amphipods are members of Talitridae, however I doubt that they are Talitrus saltator since they are native to Europe. Thanks, though.

chickenparmesan24
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chickenparmesan24

Rhode Island, USA

Spotted on Apr 14, 2020
Submitted on Apr 14, 2020

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