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Las pulgas de mar desplazan hasta 50 kilogramos de arena por metro de playa cada día

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Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, have identified that sand fleas of the genus Megalorchestia are capable of displacing up to 50 kilograms of sand per meter of beach each day. This biological activity highlights the significant role these crustaceans play in the movement of sediment within coastal ecosystems. The findings underscore the impact of these small organisms on the physical structure of beach environments.

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