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Definition of Sand flea
1. Noun. Small amphipod crustaceans that hop like fleas; common on ocean beaches.
Exact synonyms: Beach Flea, Sand Hopper, Sandhopper
Generic synonyms: Amphipod
Group relationships: Genus Orchestia, Orchestia
Generic synonyms: Amphipod
Group relationships: Genus Orchestia, Orchestia
Definition of Sand flea
1. Noun. Any of various small crustaceans of the order Amphipoda, that are found on beaches and jump like a flea. ¹
2. Noun. A small tropical flea, ''Tunga penetrans''; a chigoe. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com