Sea-Monkeys

Brine shrimp sold as pets

Sea-Monkeys is a marketing term for brine shrimp (Artemia) sold as novelty aquarium pets. Developed in the United States in 1957 by Harold von Braunhut and sold under the Sea-Monkeys name from 1962, they are supplied as eggs intended to be added to water, and most often come bundled in a kit of three pouches and instructions. Sometimes a small tank and additional pouches are included.

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