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This Fleeting Ecosystem Is Magical, and You Have Probably Never Heard of It or Even Noticed It

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The Fairy Shrimp at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Fairy shrimp are tiny, delicate little crustaceans. Since the natural landmark is on land owned by the Marines, officially it is Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The fairy shrimp have become somewhat of a mascot here. They actually make these little patches with them on it.

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