euphausid

/juːˈfɔːsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually transparent or translucent, marine crustacean of the order Euphausiacea.

“Many euphausids are important food sources for larger marine animals.”

Synonyms

  • krill
  • small crustacean

Antonyms

  • large crustacean
  • predator