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Brine shrimp in Lake Abert

By Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment
transparent pink shrimp float against the light brown silt in shallow lake water
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Detailed Description

Brine shrimp are an integral part of Lake Abert's ecosystem, contributing to its biodiversity and supporting many birds and other species. Brine shrimp have a high tolerance for salinity and are able to withstand freezing temperatures and are the lake's only winter residents.

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Public Domain.