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.
This particular species has been cited in studies of DNA and sexual behavior, primarily because they are commonly available specimens.
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.
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