Euphausiacea

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Small sea animals like shrimp that often glow and form large groups eaten by many whales

noun
/juːˌfoʊziˈeɪʃə/

Specialized

: Euphausiacea

Researchers study Euphausiacea to understand their crucial role in the ocean food web.

Examples

The diet of baleen whales largely consists of Euphausiacea.
Many species within Euphausiacea are known for their natural bioluminescence.
The Euphausiacea are vital to the marine ecosystem.
Many species of Euphausiacea can be found in the Antarctic waters.
Many species within Euphausiacea are known for their natural bioluminescence.
Researchers study Euphausiacea to understand their crucial role in the ocean food web.
The diet of baleen whales largely consists of Euphausiacea.

Surface Forms

Euphausiacea singular

Euphausiaceas plural

Etymology

Euphausiacea gets its name from the scientific group Euphausia, which comes from Greek eu- 'good' and phaos 'light' because many krill can glow in the dark sea. So, the name helps you remember that Euphausiacea are small, often glowing krill that are a key part of the ocean's food web.