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Krill

Krihl

/ˈkrɪl/

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krill

Dictionary meaning

Shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans.

Examples

  • Krill are the main staple in the diets of literally hundreds of different animals, from fish, to birds, to baleen whales.

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