Question: why are brine shrimp used for toxicology?
Answer: On the other hand, the brine shrimp lethality assay has been used in toxicology research routinely for over thirty years [36]. ... The brine shrimp assay is convenient because it is rapid (24 h), economical, and simple. The eggs of A. salina are readily available at low cost and remain viable for years in dry storage.