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Triops

Triops is a genus of small crustaceans in the order Notostraca (tadpole shrimp). Some species are considered living fossils, with a fossil record that reaches back to the late Carboniferous, . One species, Triops longicaudatus, is commonly sold in kits as a pet. Most Triops have a life expectancy of up to 90 days, and can tolerate a pH range of 6–10.

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Captain Triops is supposed to put us off at a safe landing that offers opportunity for a settlement and farming.

In the momentary silence came the mocking hoot of a triops far to their left, and both turned involuntarily, stared, and recoiled aghast.

You see, Ham, just as I argued days ago, the triops is a newcomer, pushed over from the twilight zone.