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krill: see crustacean crustacean (krŭstā`shən), primarily aquatic arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea. ..... Click the link for more information. . krillAny member of the crustacean suborder Euphausiacea, comprising shrimplike animals that live in the open sea. The name also refers to the genus Euphausia within the suborder and sometimes to a single species, E. superba. The described species, numbering more than 80, range in size from about 0.25 to 2 in. (8–60 mm). Most have bioluminescent organs on the lower side, making them visible at night. They are an important source of food for various fishes, birds, and whales, particularly blue and fin whales. Krill may occur in vast swarms at the ocean surface, where they feed at night, and at depths greater than about 6,000 ft (2,000 m). Because of their vast numbers and nutritive qualities (they are an especially rich source of vitamin A), krill have been regarded as a potential source of food for humans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A single Pacific krill doesn't grow as big as its cocktail-shrimp cousins. Dissatisfied with what he saw as a move toward arrogance and omniscience in social work, Krill (1986) explored the notion of "the beat worker. This new Joint Health Complex, to be launched in Japan, is a powerful anti-inflammatory and cartilage regenerating formulation comprised with Glucosamine and Neptune Krill Oil (NKO(TM)). |
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