Orchestiidae (Noun)
Meaning
Beach fleas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Beach fleas, also known as sandhoppers or orchestiidae, are a common sight on many beaches worldwide.
- Orchestiidae, often mistaken for insects, are actually a type of small crustacean found on beaches.
- Orchestiidae can jump quite far to escape predators or move quickly across the sand.
- When disturbed, orchestiidae release a cloud of tiny jumping crustaceans into the air.
- Some species of orchestiidae have even adapted to live in damp, moist environments like beach wrack or under rocks.