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Antarctic krill (Euphasia superba)

Antarctic krill (Euphasia superba)
Antarctic krill (Euphasia superba)
Antarctic krill (Euphasia superba)
Antarctic krill (Euphasia superba)
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Madin, Laurence P.
Antarctic krill (Euphasia superba)
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12/13/2004
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Image of The Day caption:
The most abundant zooplankton in Antarctic waters are Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), a focus of Dive and Discover Expedition 10. These two-inch long pink crustaceans are the main food source for Antarctica's large animals, including penguins, seals and whales.
Dive and Discover, Expedition 10, Antarctica.
Photo by Larry Madin
© Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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