Anostraca

Taxonavigation Kingdom: Animalia Sub Kingdom: Eumetazoa Super Phylum: Protostomia Phylum: Arthropoda Sub Phylum: Crustacea Class: Branchiopoda Order: Anostraca Family: Artemiidae

Introduction

Commonly referred to as Fairy Shrimp.

Anostraca are shrimp like primitive crustaceans that inhabit saltwater, alkaline and temporary lakes and pools where adaptations and a lack of predators enables them thrive. Fairy shrimps have no carapace (without hard shell).

Classification

• Artemiidae - Brine Shrimp