Genus
Common name: Krill
Scientific name: Euphausia
Euphausia, commonly known as krill, is a genus of small crustaceans found throughout the ocean. Krill are an important food source for many marine animals, including whales, seals, and fish. In the aquarium trade, they are often used as a food source for larger predatory fish and invertebrates due to their high nutritional value. Krill are also interesting to observe in larger public aquariums where they can be kept in massive swarms, mimicking their natural behavior in the wild.