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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.
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 ...
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 ]
Crustaceans (from Latin meaning: "those with shells" or "crusted ones") are invertebrate animals that constitute one group of arthropods that are a part of the subphylum Crustacea (/ k r ə ˈ s t eɪ ʃ ə /), a large, diverse group of mainly aquatic arthropods including decapods (shrimps, prawns, crabs, lobsters and crayfish), seed shrimp, branchiopods, fish lice, krill, remipedes, isopods ...
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 ...
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 ]
Image credits: Siena International Photo Awards #3 Animals In Their Environment, Honorable Mention: Penguin Dynasty: The Heir's First Glance By Adriana Basques. A King Penguin cradles its newborn ...
This fish is mainly sold fresh, either in pieces or whole. Peruvian anchoveta Engraulis ringens: Wild 4,692,855 Silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix: Cultivated 4,189,578 A variety of Asian carp, widely cultivated with other aquaculture carp, but under pressure in its home range (China and eastern Siberia). Also called "flying fish", it is ...