False misrepresentation for little jumpers (5)

I believe the answer is:

fleas

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'little jumpers' is the definition.
'fleas' can be an answer for 'jumpers' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'little' bit.

'false misrepresentation' is the wordplay.
'misrepresentation' indicates anagramming the letters.
'false' with letters rearranged gives 'FLEAS'.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for fleas that I've seen before include "Leaping parasites" , "jumpers" , "Insects" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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