Mexorchestia is a monotypic genus in the family Talitridae, members of which often are called sandhoppers or sand fleas. The only species in the genus is Mexorchestia carpenteri.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Checkerback Sandhopper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Deshayesorchestia deshayesii
- Capeorchestia capensis
- Americorchestia salomani
- Megalorchestia benedicti
- Africorchestia quadrispinosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Amphipoda
- Family
- Talitridae
- Genus
- Mexorchestia
- Species
- Mexorchestia carpenteri
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