Atlantic Krill [Gilvossius atlanticus]
Description
This species is common in the North Atlantic Ocean. They are known for their bioluminescence which is used as a defense mechanism. They have a similar diet to other krill species, feeding on phytoplankton and small zooplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Mud Shrimps
Callianassidae
|
| Genus |
Gilvossius
Gilvossius
|