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Krill (Euphausiids) [1] (sg.: krill) are small and exclusively marine crustaceans of the order Euphausiacea, found in all of the world's oceans. [2] The name "krill" comes from the Norwegian word krill, meaning "small fry of fish", [3] which is also often attributed to species of fish.
Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) is a species of krill found in the Antarctic waters of the Southern Ocean. It is a small, swimming crustacean that lives in large schools, called swarms , sometimes reaching densities of 10,000–30,000 animals per cubic metre. [ 3 ]
Krill is a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids which are under development in the early 21st century as human food, dietary supplements as oil capsules, livestock food, and pet food. [10] [11] [12] Most krill is processed to produce fish food for use in aquariums and aquacultures. The krill is sold freeze-dried, either whole or ...
Forage fish, also called prey fish or bait fish, are small pelagic fish that feed on planktons (i.e. planktivores) and other small aquatic organisms (e.g. krill). They are in turn preyed upon by various predators including larger fish, seabirds and marine mammals , this making them keystone species in their aquatic ecosystems .
By Uwe Kils, used on Antarctic krill, Compound eye, Eye and others. - Mark 1 03:05, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC) Nominate and support. Mark 1 03:05, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC) neutral - looks really good if you click twice in the image Uwe Kils 03:30, Jun 15, 2005 (UTC) Strong Support. Dr. kils' pictures are, as always, a feast for the eye. El_C 12:03, 15 Jun 2005 ...
Emperor penguins eat mostly fish but also supplement their diets with krill, other crustaceans, and squid. Like other penguin species, emperor penguins are equipped with a spiky tongue for help ...
Euphausia crystallorophias is a species of krill, sometimes called ice krill, [1] crystal krill, [2] or Antarctic coastal krill. [2] It lives in the coastal waters around Antarctica , further south than any other species of krill. [ 2 ]
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