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plankton (zooplankton and phytoplankton) are generic terms for all the tiny floating animals and plants that you find suspended in water in lakes and the ocean. Sea monkeys on the other hand are a specific type of animal, specifically a tiny shrimp called Artemia salina. Technically sea monkeys ARE a type of plankton.
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Why are sea monkeys called sea monkeys?
Sea monkeys are a type of brine shrimp that are marketed as a novelty pet. They are called "sea monkeys" as a marketing strategy to make them seem more interesting and exotic to consumers. In reality, they are not monkeys at all but rather tiny crustaceans.
How do you tell a boy sea monkey from a girl sea monkey?
The boys have what looks like whiskers growing from under their chin. Girls have smaller heads, and have a pill sized egg sack (if pregnant) between their legs and body. the female also seems to have smaller eyes than the male.NOTE: YOU CAN NOT TELL UNTIL THEY ARE ADULTS!
How many sea monkeys are there in the world?
It is difficult to determine the exact number of sea monkeys in the world as they are sold as kits for individuals to raise at home. The term "sea monkeys" typically refers to a type of brine shrimp. However, there are millions of sea monkeys sold each year in various kits.
How do sea monkeys breathe?
Through their nose and mouth using their lungs and diaphragm.
Do sea monkeys eat on algae?
Sea monkeys primarily eat algae and other microscopic organisms in their environment. These tiny creatures are filter feeders and rely on consuming small particles suspended in the water. Additionally, sea monkeys can also be fed commercial food designed specifically for them.
What are the differences between a sea squirt and fish?
Fish are ectothermic and sea squirt is not
What does the Sea pen eat?
Turtles eat sea pens
Do humans eat sea monkeys?
Sea monkeys are Brine Shrimp (Artemia sp.). They are not a normal part of most human diets however in some cultures people eat products made from Plankton and Krill and those may contain some brine shrimp.
What is the symbiotic relationship between a whale and plankton?
One symbiotic relationship between plankton and another animal is with sea anemones, they provide food for the enemone while the plankton gets shelter.
What is the primary food source in the open sea?
plankton plankton
Is spongbob plankton a real plankton?
Plankton is real because if you check in a book a plankton is a real live sea creature
Does Walmart have sea monkeys?
Yes, I bought my sea monkeys there!
Do sea monkeys like algae?
yes i love sea monkeys
What do sea lily eat?
Sea lilies eat tiny water organisms called plankton.
What is the differences between sea and water?
the water has no salt and the sea water has salt
Where can you buy sea monkeys on Mars?
Your a dumb a$$ why do you need sea monkeys and why from mars
What species do Sea-Monkeys belong to?
Sea-Monkeys are a miniature species of shrimp.
