Euphausiacea
| Definition: |
An order of pelagic, shrimplike CRUSTACEA. Many consume ZOOPLANKTON and a few are predacious. Many antarctic species, such as Euphuasia superba, constitute the chief food of other animals. |
| Notes: |
as animal & food; IM; as food, coord IM with SHELLFISH (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Nyctiphanes,Euphausia |
| Previously Indexed: |
Crustacea (1970-2002),Plankton (1986-1989),Zooplankton (1983-1985) |
Euphausiacea Definitions and Terms
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