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Antarctic Krill — printable fact sheet
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Antarctic Krill
Euphausia superba
The Antarctic krill is a small, shrimp-like crustacean found in vast swarms throughout the Southern Ocean. Playing a crucial role in the Antarctic food web, it is the primary food source for many animals, including whales, seals, penguins, and fish. Antarctic krill are biolumine…
Did you know?
- An estimated 380 million tons of Antarctic krill inhabit the Southern Ocean, making them a cornerstone species for the entire Antarctic ecosystem.
- Antarctic krill are among the most abundant animal species on Earth by biomass. They can form swarms so large they can be seen from space. Krill can shrink their bodies and regress their sexual organs to survive periods with little food.
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