krill

Thân thiện

A blue whale swims through a vast swarm of krill with its mouth open.

Definition

Noun: 1. Small, shrimp-like crustaceans: Krill are small, swimming crustaceans that resemble shrimp. They live in large groups (swarms) in the ocean and are a fundamental part of the marine plankton. 2. A key food source: Krill are a primary source of food for many large marine animals, including baleen whales, seals, penguins, and fish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The blue whale consumes massive quantities of krill every day.
  • Scientists are studying krill populations to understand the health of the Antarctic ecosystem.
  • A single swarm of krill can be seen from space.

Advanced Usage

• "Krill oil": Oil derived from krill, often used as a dietary supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Some people take krill oil capsules for their potential health benefits.

Variants and Related Words

• Euphausiid (n): The scientific order name for krill ().
  • Euphausiids are found in all the world's oceans.

Synonyms

• Planktonic crustacean: A general term describing small, drifting crustaceans like krill.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Krill swarm: A large, dense aggregation of krill.
  • The whale dove into a massive krill swarm to feed.
• Krill fishery: The commercial harvesting of krill.
  • Sustainable management of the krill fishery is crucial for the Antarctic food web.

Học thuật

Noun

1. shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales