219K views · 5.4K reactions | We bet you don't expect to see crustaceans in the desert! Triops and fairy shrimp can sometimes be found in puddles after heavy rains. These primitive creatures hatched from eggs that were laid in sand the last time conditions were just right for these aquatic organisms to surface, survive, and ultimately succumb to the dry conditions we expect from a desert habitat. | Valley of Fire State Park | Facebook