krill
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Definition of krill
: planktonic crustaceans and their larvae (order or suborder Euphausiacea and especially genus Euphausia) that constitute the principal food of baleen whales
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With less upwelling, the algae blooms that normally feed other prey species like krill and plankton were lacking, which in turn affects the food web. — Will Houston, The Mercury News, "Poor Farallon Islands bird breeding season prompts alarm," 2 Sep. 2019 Although their biological samples were low overall, scientists did find creatures, including small crustaceans called copapods, as well as euphausiids, or krill, a shrimp-like crustacean. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Research cruise off California finds life lacking in parts of the ocean," 5 Aug. 2019 The mysterious blob persisted for six years, raising sea surface temperatures in some places by more than three degrees Celsius and killing off populations of krill and other animals that round out the humpback diet. — Tim Vernimmen, National Geographic, "Mysterious ocean ‘blob’ may have led to fewer baby whales," 19 Mar. 2019 Here are all the details Fast facts about lobsters Lobsters are considered marine crustaceans along with shrimp, krill and barnacles. — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lobster Fest indulges shellfish lovers for 3 days, while local restaurants feed the craving all year," 7 Aug. 2019 Minke and fin whales have short, coarse baleen, which is ideal for eating large fish and krill. — Christian Ã…slund, National Geographic, "Melting ice may be a boon for some Arctic whales—then a bust," 2 July 2019 The facility uses krill to make fish oil, and authorities said the leak posed no danger to the public, OnScene TV reported. — Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle, "Chemical leak reported at a manufacturing facility in NW Houston," 18 June 2019 Alaska Anchorage: Residents of two northwest Alaska villages say large numbers of dead mussels and krill have washed up on their shores. — USA TODAY, "Ink library, parking barnacles, lunar training grounds: News from around our 50 states," 9 July 2019 That ability to consume innings like a whale swallowing krill is perhaps Keuchel’s greatest and most appealing strength. — Jon Tayler, SI.com, "Race Against the Clock: Did the Braves Wait Too Long to Sign Dallas Keuchel?," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'krill.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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krill
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English Language Learners Definition of krill
: very small creatures in the ocean that are the main food of some whales
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Kids Definition of krill
: tiny floating sea animals that resemble shrimp and are a chief food source of some whales