Swarm krill [Euphausia tenera]
Description
Swarm krill are a species of krill found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are small, typically reaching up to 1.8 cm in length. Swarm krill are known for forming large swarms, which can contain millions of individuals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Euphausiids
Euphausiacea
|
| Family |
Krill
Euphausiidae
|
| Genus |
Euphausia
Euphausia
|