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Fairy shrimp (Eubranchipus vernalis)

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Also Known As	Anostraca

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Artemia monica Branchinecta ferox brine shrimp Chirocephalus Branchinecta gigas Branchinecta paludosa Artemia salina Eubranchipus vernalis branchiopod water flea tadpole shrimp clam shrimp

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