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Artemia monica

crustacean
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Artemia monica is a species of brine shrimp, a small crustacean found in highly saline waters worldwide. These crustaceans, measuring up to 15 mm, have a distinct head with a larval eye and compound eyes, a thorax with leaflike limbs, and a slender abdomen. They typically swim upside down, using their legs to filter green algae from the water for food.1

Artemia monica is specifically found in Mono Lake, California, where it exists in massive numbers during the summer and serves as a crucial food source for migrating birds. Brine shrimp, in general, are an important food source for various animals, including flamingos, grebes, fish, and other crustaceans.1

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