Branchiopoda is a group of primarily fresh watercrustaceans, mostly resembling shrimp. A few are well-known, including the Artemia ( brine shrimp, called Sea MonkeysŪ when marketed as novelties), and Daphnia, both of which are raised as aquarium food or as interesting pets in and of themselves.
Order Anostraca (fairy shrimps)
Order Notostracans (tadpole shrimps, often called Shield shrimps or Dinosaur shrimps)
