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Vocabulary Entry
krill
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small, shrimp-like marine crustacean that is a key part of the oceanic food chain.
Example Sentences
"The whale opened its mouth wide to consume a mouthful of krill."
"Many fish species rely on krill as their primary source of food."
"Researchers study the population of krill to understand changes in marine ecosystems."
V
verb
To harvest or catch krill, especially for use as feed in aquaculture or for other purposes.
Example Sentences
"Fishermen krill the tiny crustaceans to feed their fish stocks."
"Companies are developing sustainable methods to krill without harming oceanic ecosystems."
"He learned how to krill efficiently during his internship at the marine research facility."