Yup, Toys R Us in One Utama has them and so do Jusco and Parkson in the 1 Utama shopping mall (haven't seen them in any other Jusco and Parkson outlets elsewhere although all Toys R Us outlets should carry Sea-monkeys). Parkson currently has a 10% sale so you might want to head there to buy.
Speaking of Sea-monkeys, they are actually a species of Branchiopods ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branchiopoda ) and a sub-species of Fairy Shrimp ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anostraca ), commonly known as Brine Shrimp ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brine_shrimp ). However, "Sea-Monkeys®" is actually a trademark name owned by Transcience Corp.
As quoted from http://seamonkey.com/html/aboutsm/whatarethey.html
"Sea-Monkeys® are a unique species of brine shrimp, known by the scientific name of Artemia NYOS. We not only unlocked the most elusive secrets of their life cycle, we created new formulas to keep them alive under conditions found in the average home—an accomplishment never before achieved! Finally, after years of crossbreeding, we developed a hybrid. These amazing new hybrids grow larger and live longer than any "natural" variety of brine shrimp. Resulting from the most exquisitely sophisticated “aquaculture technology”, by true pioneers in this science, only the utmost resources of a leading marine biological research center working for a span of many years has made this project a complete success."
I actually bought Sera's Artermia Salina (scientific name for Brine Shrimp) meant as fish food (RM5.90 each pack at most pet shops) and put them side-by-side with my Sea-Monkeys (RM39.90 for the cheapest pack). The Sea-Monkeys really grew much faster, lived longer and are generally larger than the brine shrimp. These are the newer hybrids that change color (just a little more as compared to brine shrimp) and live up to 2 years. I don't think they are the same as the older Sea-Monkeys that I brought during my childhood days that I never managed to keep alive passed the month.
I hope that clears up the confusion for people wanting to know what Sea-Monkeys are and whether they more worth it to buy than brine shrimp, which are so much cheaper. If you need more information for your science project, you can also check out the University of Berkeley's website: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthropoda/cr...anchiopoda.html
Note: Also posted in my own forum: http://www.sherman3d.com/Sherman3D/S3Dplug...c.php?4803.last
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Jul 15 2008, 06:18 PM
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