Brine Shrimp (Noun)
Meaning
Common to saline lakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Brine shrimp are extremely common to saline lakes due to their ability to withstand extremely high salinity levels.
- The most famous example of this can be seen in the Great Salt Lake which is home to a large population of brine shrimp.
- The presence of brine shrimp in certain saline lakes can be an essential food source for many migratory birds.
- Mono Lake's ecosystem relies heavily on the presence of its large population of brine shrimp.
- The species of brine shrimp native to saline lakes can vary depending on the location of the lake.