Thysanoessa [Thysanoessa]

Description

Thysanoessa encompasses a range of krill species found in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This genus is important for its ecological role in cold-water ecosystems, particularly as a food source for fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. Thysanoessa species are characterized by their adaptability to varying environmental conditions.

Species
Arctic Krill
Arctic Krill [Thysanoessa raschii]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Euphausiids
Euphausiacea
Family Krill
Euphausiidae
Statistics
  • Species 1