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Antarctic krill

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ID 721116 Last modified 28.06.2024
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Domain classified zoology
  • sugukonda Euphausiidae kuuluv vähk, kes elab Antarktika merevetes – Lõuna-Jäämeres
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  • Antarktika ökosüsteemi võtmeliik, kellest toituvad kalad, linnud, pingviinid, vaalad jt.
  • Üldkeeles nimetatakse seda ka krilliks ehk hiilgevähiks.
  • FI: krilli [U50980] DE: der Leuchtkrebs [U50980]; Krill [U50980]
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  • a crustacean of the family Euphausiidae
tavaline hiilgevähk preferred
antarktika krill
krill
Antarctic krill
Usage examples
  • The Antarctic krill is an extremely common, pelagic crustacean native to the waters surrounding Antarctica and is one of the most important prey species near the bottom of Southern Ocean food webs.
Euphausia superba
etelänkrilli

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