Southern Krill [Euaetideus giesbrechti]
Description
Found in the Southern Ocean and the Antarctic, the Southern Krill is similar in appearance and behavior to its northern cousin. It is a crucial part of the food chain in these cold waters, serving as a primary food source for whales, seals, and penguins. It is slightly larger than the Northern Krill, reaching up to 3 cm in length. It also lives slightly longer, with a lifespan of about 3-4 years.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Aetideidae
Aetideidae
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| Genus |
Euaetideus
Euaetideus
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