Brine Shrimp

Brine shrimp are aquatic crustaceans of the genus Artemia, with slender bodies and a series of beating limbs. They feed on small suspended particles such as algae and microorganisms. Females may produce young or resistant cysts depending on conditions and life history. These cysts allow populations to persist through periods when water or other conditions become unsuitable. Newly hatched brine shrimp are also familiar as food used in fish culture and aquarium keeping.