Tadpole Shrimp - (Probably)Triops sp. May live for years in dry soil as eggs-eggs hatch and develop quickly when rains come-inhabit temporary pools in deserts-Crustaceans-Order Notostraca E50T07168
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Tadpole Shrimp - (Probably)Triops sp. May live for years in dry soil as eggs-eggs hatch and develop quickly when rains come-inhabit temporary pools in deserts-Crustaceans-Order Notostraca E50T07168
CAN-2207
Tadpole Shrimp - may live for years in dry soil as eggs. These hatch and develop quickly when rains come.
They inhabit temporary pools in the desert. Arizona, USA
Crustaceans, Order: Notostraca, (Probably) Triops spp
John Cancalosi
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Bizarre Crustacean Crustaceans Deserts Development Freshwater Pool Pools Rain Strange Survival Tadpole Shrimp Three
Triops - The Ultimate Survivors of the Desert Rain Dance!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by John Cancalosi, we witness a truly bizarre and extraordinary phenomenon. Meet the CAN-2207, also known as the Tadpole Shrimp or Triops sp. , a crustacean with an incredible survival strategy. These tiny freshwater creatures possess an uncanny ability to withstand years of arid conditions in dry soil as eggs. But when the long-awaited rains finally arrive, it's showtime! Like magic, these resilient critters hatch from their dormant state and rapidly develop into fully-fledged tadpole shrimps. Found inhabiting temporary pools in deserts across North America, particularly in the United States, these Triops create quite a spectacle. Picture not just one but three generations of these peculiar crustaceans thriving together in a single pool! Their survival skills are nothing short of astonishing - adapting to extreme environments where water is scarce and temperatures soar. It's no wonder they've earned their reputation as nature's true survivors. So next time you find yourself caught up in a desert rainstorm, keep your eyes peeled for these remarkable Triops. They may be small and strange-looking, but they hold within them an awe-inspiring tale of development against all odds – proof that life finds its way even in the harshest corners of our planet!
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