Meaning of the word "sand hopper" in English

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sand hopper

US /ˈsænd ˌhɑː.pər/
UK /ˈsænd ˌhɑː.pər/
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Noun

1.

a small, shrimp-like crustacean that lives on sandy beaches, typically active at night, feeding on organic debris

Example:
We saw many sand hoppers jumping around on the beach at dusk.
The presence of sand hoppers indicates a healthy beach ecosystem.
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