Meaning of the word krill in English
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krill
US /krɪl/
UK /krɪl/
Noun
1.
small, shrimplike crustaceans of the order Euphausiacea, found in all the world's oceans. They are a vital part of the marine food chain, especially for baleen whales, seals, and penguins.
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Whales consume vast amounts of krill every day.
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The ocean's ecosystem relies heavily on krill as a primary food source.
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