Trehalose is a disaccharide that is associated with plants and animals that are relatively resistant to drying out. for example, artemia spp. (brine shrimp, or \"sea monkeys\") utilize trehalose as an energy source and can withstand periods of heat and dehydration. trehalose may make up as much as 15% of an encysted embryo\'s weight, and \"sea monkey\" eggs can be shipped dry in the mail with no harm to the embryo. answer parts (a) and (b). a) identify trehalose, which is formed by an α,α(1 1) linkage between two glucose units.