Artemia

Crustacean about 1 cm approximately living in overlays (salt marshes for example), and which produces duration eggs that resist drying and can be kept dry for months or years. Immersed in salt water at 20 to 25 ° C, these eggs give birth after 24 or 48 hours to tiny larvae (nauplies), ideal for nourishing fry of many species. Adults, living or frozen, are also appreciated food.

Artemia is a kind of crustaceans belonging to the Artemiidae family and comprising more than 300 species. They are commonly known as "Brine Shrimp" or "Artemia Cysts".

Artemias are mainly present in saline circles, such as salt lakes, salt marshes and oceans. They are often used as living food in marine and fresh water aquarophilia, as they are rich in protein and are easily digestible by fish and other aquatic animals.

Artemias have a segmented body shape and generally measure 1 to 5 mm long. They have two pairs of articulated legs and two antennas. They move using their legs and antennas, and can also jump using their hind legs.

Artemias reproduce by laying eggs called "Cysts" which are extremely resistant to unfavorable environmental conditions such as drought, cold or lack of food. Cysts can be dormant for long periods and germinate when exposed to favorable conditions.

Artemias are also used in other areas outside the aquarophilia. For example, they are used as laboratory test animals, as they are easy to raise and handle. They are also used as food for farm animals and birds, and are sometimes used as a food supplement for humans.

In summary, artemias are crustaceans present in saline circles and used as living food in the aquarophilia. They reproduce by laying resistant eggs called CYSTES, and are also used in other areas such as laboratory research and animal feed.