Definition of krill Krill

/kɹɪˈl/ - [kril] - krill

We found 3 definitions of krill from 3 different sources.

What does krill mean?

Noun Plural: krills
krill - shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales
		malacostracan crustacean a major subclass of crustaceans
		euphausiacea, order euphausiacea small commonly luminescent crustaceans; important element of marine plankton: krill

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Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans that can be found in all the oceans of the world. They are eaten by many animals, including birds, whales, fish, squid, and whale sharks.

They are usually found in huge swarms, with more than 10,000 krill per