Evaluating Viral Diversity in Artemia Cysts from Four Regions of Kazakhstan

Emerging and existing viruses from various invertebrates and vertebrates samples have been studied and analyzed using viral metagenomics, which has proven to be an effective technique. Brine shrimp (Artemia) play a significant ecological role in hypersaline ecosystems, and their cysts are highly valued as live food in aquaculture. They have become a vital component in the aquaculture industry, as they are used to feed a variety of aquatic organisms, including fish and crustaceans. However, you are right that our knowledge of the biodiversity and prevalence of viruses in brine shrimp is still relatively limited.