Family - Talitridae

Lawn shrimps

Tiny terrestrial amphipods that hop through damp shoreline soil and leaf litter, breaking down decaying plant matter when moisture conditions allow them to stay active.

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Identity & Origin +

Common Name: Lawn shrimps
Scientific Name: Family - Talitridae
Realm: Terrestrial
Biome: Marine Shore
Introduction Method: Wild collected — reintroduced after initial introduction failed due to insufficient detritus.
Date First Introduced: April 22, 2026
Source / Origin: Reintroduced 2026-04-22. Previous introduction failed — insufficient detritus. Reintroduction timed to increased organic material now available in Marine Shore biome.

Population Dynamics +

Current Estimated Population: Observed in shoreline context, but exact abundance is not resolved.
Population Status: Uncertain
Date Last Observed: April 22, 2026

Section Notes

The reviewed record supports damp-litter shoreline presence and detritivore function. Population strength is likely tied to moisture and shelter availability, but sustained abundance and recruitment remain unresolved.

Trophic Ecology +

Trophic Level: Detritivore
Feeding Niche / Method: Scavengers or detritivores
Dietary Inputs: Decaying plant matter, leaf litter, organic debris

Section Notes

Trophic classification is Detritivore. Food-web role: Leaf-litter detritus recycler. Feeding method: Scavengers or detritivores. Dietary inputs: Decaying plant matter, leaf litter, organic debris

Environmental Tolerances +

Life Cycle & Reproduction +

Ecological Role & Symbiosis +

Ecological Role: Decomposition and nutrient cycling
Microhabitat Preference: Damp soil, leaf litter, coastal vegetation margins. Requires consistent moisture — desiccates quickly in dry conditions.

Marine/Saltwater

A sandy, limestone shoreline where beach grasses, crabs, snails, and detritivores move nutrients across the waterline.

Lawn shrimps

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Section Notes

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Classification Pending

Biomes This Species Lives In

Marine Shore

Day 5 ecosystem: Replacing evaporated loss until new chiller arrives

Lawn shrimps

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Biomes This Species Lives In

Day 5 ecosystem: Replacing evaporated loss until new chiller arrives

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