Krill
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Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans that can be found in all the oceans of the world. They are eaten by many animals, including birds, whales, fish, squid, and whale sharks. They are usually found in huge swarms, with more than 10,000 krill per cubic meter.
[change] Taxonomy
The order Euphausiacea is divided into two families, Bentheuphausiidae and Euphausiidae. the first has one species, the second has 85 species. Most known species are — because they fished Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), Pacific krill (Euphausia pacifica) and Northern krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica).
[change] Size
Antarctic krills are only 1 and a half inches long.
[change] Interesting Facts
Krill is eaten by humans as well. Krill are like little prawns. If all of the Krill in the world died, then all the Antarctic animals would die!
