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Sandhoppers

Talitridae sp.

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Field Notes

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.

Species ID Suggestions

Sand hopper

Talitrus saltator

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Ornithoptera80
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Comments (2)
Ornithoptera80
I would agree now that i see where the distribution is.
chickenparmesan24
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.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020

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