Euphausiid

/juːˈfɔːziɪd/ noun

Definition

A member of the order or family of krill crustaceans; any small marine arthropod belonging to the euphausiid classification.

Etymology

Scientific English variant of euphausid, using the '-id' suffix applied to the Latinized family name Euphausiacea to name individual creatures and members of the group.

Kelly Says

Euphausiids can produce their own light underwater through bioluminescence, creating what looks like an alien light show in the deep ocean—until you realize it's just millions of tiny shrimp glowing.

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