A genus of small crustaceans, commonly called brine shrimp, that live in salty waters and are widely used in aquaculture.
From New Latin, derived from Artemis, the Greek goddess. The scientific naming honors classical mythology while describing creatures found in marine and brackish environments associated with the goddess's domain.
Artemia can lay eggs that enter a state of suspended animation called diapause—they can stay dormant for years until exposed to the right salinity and oxygen, then hatch instantly, which is why they're sold as 'sea monkey' eggs in toy stores.
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