Artemia

Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, are tiny aquatic creatures found in salty environments like salt lakes and ponds. They’re crustaceans that swim using their appendages and are an important part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other wildlife. Artemia reproduce quickly and produce cysts—dormant eggs that can withstand harsh conditions. These cysts are often harvested and hatched in controlled settings to feed aquaculture species or in laboratories for research. Artemia are valued for their resilience, ease of cultivation, and nutritional content, making them essential in aquaculture and biological studies.