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, 300 million years ago. One species, Triops longicaudatus, is commonly sold in kits as a pet.
Innate immunity is found in both animals with and without adaptive immunity. The molecular components of the innate immune system do not appear to be closely related to the molecules of the adaptive system.
Innate Immunity. 1  Mechanical barriers include the skin and membranes that line our mouths, nose, airways, urinary tracts, and gastrointestinal organs. When these are intact, they provide a physical barrier against the entry of toxins and harmful organisms.