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BRINE SHRIMPS

\bɹˈa͡ɪn ʃɹˈɪmps], \bɹˈa‍ɪn ʃɹˈɪmps], \b_ɹ_ˈaɪ_n ʃ_ɹ_ˈɪ_m_p_s]\

Definitions of BRINE SHRIMPS

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A genus of crustaceans of the order Anostraca found in briny pools and lakes and often cultured for fish food. It has 168 chromosomes and differs from most crustaceans in that its blood contains hemoglobin.

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