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Definition of Krill
1. Noun. Shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales.
Generic synonyms: Malacostracan Crustacean
Group relationships: Euphausiacea, Order Euphausiacea
Specialized synonyms: Euphausia Pacifica
Group relationships: Euphausiacea, Order Euphausiacea
Specialized synonyms: Euphausia Pacifica
Definition of Krill
1. an aggregate of small marine crustaceans [n -S]