Orchestia (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Orchestiidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Orchestia is a type genus of the family Orchestiidae, commonly known as beach fleas or sandhoppers.
- The Orchestia genus consists of several species of small, jumping crustaceans found in marine environments.
- Some species of Orchestia are known to inhabit estuaries and mangrove swamps in tropical regions.
- Orchestia is characterized by its distinctive jumping ability, which allows it to move quickly across sandy or muddy surfaces.
- In the context of marine biology, Orchestia is often studied as a representative of the Orchestiidae family.