Meet The Desert Dwelling Australian Shield Shrimp

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Australian Shield Shrimp Last months after heavy rains in Australia, tiny shield shrimps (Triops australiensis) started hatching after years of lying dormant in the middle of the desert. The shrimps are adapted to desert conditions and their eggs can remain dry and dormant for years until significant rainfall triggers a population explosion. Parks and Wildlife follower […]

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[wowkingjames]

Interesting, thanks for the story.

 

[RMS18]

That's really cool! And I can't survive 6 hours without eating.

 

[Sabellafella]

That's really cool! And I can't survive 6 hours without eating.

Lolol

 

[NanoDJS]

siick !
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