There is no relationship with the true shrimp or with the monkeys we all know.
Brine shrimp are species of aquatic crustaceans of the genus Artemia, the only genus in the family Artemiidae (not closely related to true shrimp). Brine Shrimp have existed since the Triassic period of the Earth's existence, and have evolved little since. They are found worldwide in saltwater, though not in oceans. Artemia is a well known genus as one variety, sometimes identified as a new species, Artemia nyos, or otherwise as simply a cultivated subspecies of Artemia salina, is sold as novelty gifts, most commonly under the marketing name Sea-Monkeys.
Food for your aquarium.
The nutritional properties of newly hatched brine shrimp make them particularly suitable to be sold as aquarium food as they are high in lipids and unsaturated fatty acids. These nutritional benefits are likely to be one reason that brine shrimp are found only in highly salinated waters, with reasonable temperatures, as these areas are uninhabitable for potential predators.
Do you know that India is one of the largest exporters of Shrimp? Even my husband's friend is in the shrimp catching business.
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