euphausiacea

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Noun euphausiacea has 1 sense

Euphausiacea, order Euphausiacea - small commonly luminescent crustaceans; important element of marine plankton: krill
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Malacostraca, subclass Malacostraca
--₁ has members: krill; Euphausia pacifica

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Euphausiacea

Definition: Euphausiacea refers to a group of marine crustaceans commonly known as krill. They are small, shrimp-like organisms that play a critical role in the oceanic food chain.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense:

Any of the various species of marine crustaceans that belong to the order Euphausiacea and are important primary consumers in many ecosystems.

Usage:

The euphausiacea population is thriving in the nutrient-rich waters of the Antarctic.
Euphausiaceans serve as a fundamental food source for numerous marine species.

Sample sentences:

The researchers studied the migratory patterns of euphausiacea in their annual journey across the ocean.
During summer, massive swarms of euphausiaceans can be found near the surface of the water.

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