Sea-Monkey

:For the Internet software project, see SeaMonkey.

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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.

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Hybrid - Brine shrimp - Fairy shrimp - Shrimp - Branchiopod - Trademark

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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. The Sea-Monkeys company is now part of Educational Insights, and is currently (2005) headed by George C. Atamian.

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1957 - Harold von Braunhut - Educational Insights - 2005 - George C. Atamian

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

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DNA - Sexual behavior

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As of 2005, there are even "Sea-Monkeys" themed slot machines. Sea-Monkeys are guaranteed to live for up to 2 years. Sea-Monkeys are sometimes nicknamed "Salty Simians" as monkeys are simians and the word salty comes from salt water and the fact that they are aquatic animals.

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Slot machine - Monkeys

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