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euphausiacea

/ˌjuː.fɔːˈziː.ə.si.ə/

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noun

/ˌjuː.fɔːˈziː.ə.si.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный таксономический термин для отряда мелких, часто биолюминесцентных ракообразных, являющихся ключевым компонентом морского планктона, широко известных как криль.

A scientific taxonomic term for an order of small, often bioluminescent crustaceans that are a key component of marine plankton, commonly known as krill.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. KrillC1formalscientific

    Small, shrimp-like, luminescent crustaceans that form a crucial part of the marine plankton, serving as a primary food source for many ocean animals.

    ruКриль

    • Euphausiacea, commonly known as krill, are a key component of the Antarctic ecosystem.
    • These small crustaceans are often bioluminescent, creating glowing patches in the ocean at night.
    • Whales, seals, and penguins rely heavily on Euphausiacea for their diet.

    Synonymskrill

Forms
  • euphausiacea plural form
  • euphausiacea' possessive plural form
  • euphausiacea's possessive singular form