난바다곤쟁이목에 속하는 작은 새우 모양의 갑각류로, 고래 등 해양 동물의 주요 먹이가 됨.
A small shrimplike planktonic crustacean of the open seas, serving as a primary food source for many marine animals including baleen whales.
예문:
"Antarctic krill play a crucial role in the Southern Ocean food web."
"Baleen whales filter large quantities of krill from the water using their specialized plates."
"The population of krill has been declining due to rising ocean temperatures."