Sea-Monkey
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- For the Internet software project, see SeaMonkey.
Sea-Monkeys are a hybrid of Artemia salina, a species of brine shrimp. These are a type of fairy shrimp -- not true shrimp, but a branchiopod. The term Sea-Monkeys (sometimes unhyphenated) is a trademark used to sell them as a novelty gift. They originate in salt lakes and salt evaporation flats.
They were first marketed in 1957 by Harold von Braunhut. Many types of Sea-Monkey kits are now available. The company produces the original Ocean View tank as well as a variety of other products.
This particular species has been cited in studies of DNA and sexual behavior, primarily because they are commonly available specimens.
See also
External links
- The Official Sea Monkey Website (http://www.sea-monkeys.com/)
- What are they? (http://www.sea-monkeys.com/html/aboutsm/whatarethey.html)
- "Not From a Sea. Not Monkeys. Discuss." (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/15/business/yourmoney/15goods.html?ex=1270785600&en=37bef79604f97228&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland) — The New York Times May 15 2005.de: Artemia salina