The truth behind the myth of the Sea-Monkey
In short: Are they actually monkeys? This video explores the origins of Sea-Monkeys, a famous novelty product born from a collaboration between a marketer, an inventor, and a marine biologist.
Sea-Monkeys are not a single species, but rather a hybrid of several different brine shrimp (Artemia) species. They were specifically bred to foster a large swarm and to possess a particularly long dormant period.
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