Notostraca

Also known as the tadpole shrimp, they exist on every continent and primarily live at the bottom of pools and shallow lakes. They are omnivores which allows them to eat both pants and meat, this includes bacteria, algae, to insect larvae. They only live around 100 days, so they have to mature quick and produce more offspring.

Fun Facts

• They are living fossils • Hasn’t changed since the Triassic • Can reach adulthood in a week • Their eggs can survive outside of water • It is one of the oldest living creature