brine shrimp

noun

1. a small crustacean, Artemia salina, of the order Anostraca, common to saline lakes, including Great Salt Lake in Utah.

Word History and Origins

Origin of brine shrimp¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Utah’s Great Salt, another critical stopover, declined in 2022 to its lowest level on record, making the water saltier and more difficult for brine shrimp and flies to reproduce.

From Los Angeles Times

“I got one!” he says, passing around the cup, where a tiny brine shrimp is swimming.

From Los Angeles Times

A state hearing will provide an opportunity to examine the science on the lake’s condition, including its salinity, brine shrimp and bird populations, Perez said.

From Los Angeles Times

Dry brine shrimp to make them juicier and firmer.

From Seattle Times

Every afternoon, suited up in bird and brine shrimp costumes, the vigil-keepers danced.

From Los Angeles Times