a group of small crustaceans that are characterized by a body that is compressed from side to side Testing for Water Quality

a group of small, laterally compressed crustaceans that includes beach hoppers and others.

Crustaceans of the order Amphipoda, an important food source for baleen whales.

Small shrimp-like crustaceans such as sand fleas and related forms. Many live on the bottom (i.e., are benthic) and feed on algae and detritus.

Freshwater or marine shrimps. Multi-limbed animals belonging to Crustacea: Amphipoda

An order of small shrimp-like crustaceans, such as sand fleas. Many live on the bottom of the Estuary (i.e., are benthic) and feed on algae and detritus.

Amphipods (meaning "double life") are tiny shrimp-like crustaceans that live in the water. They are marine invertebrates under an inch long that have an exoskeleton and jointed legs. They are eaten in huge numbers by filter feeders such as the whale shark, the basking shark, the megamouth shark, and baleen whales.