Meaning & use
Krill
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Small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that form a major part of the diet of many whales, seals, and seabirds.
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Blue whales can consume several tons of krill in a single day during feeding season.
The Antarctic ecosystem depends heavily on the abundance of krill each summer.
A note on using this word
Despite their small size, krill are considered a keystone species in ocean food webs, especially in polar regions like the Southern Ocean.
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