C1nounformalnaturescience
US/krɪl/
UK/krɪl/
very small sea animals like tiny shrimp that whales, seals and penguins eat
In context
Whales eat huge amounts of krill in the cold southern ocean.
Penguins depend on krill, so any fall in numbers is a worry.
Some companies catch krill and use it in health products.
Words that go with krill
adjective + noun
- Antarctic krillAntarctic krill is the main food of many whales.
verb + preposition
- feed on krillBlue whales feed on krill.
noun + noun
- krill populationThe krill population has declined in some areas.
- krill fishingKrill fishing is controlled by international rules.
noun + preposition
- swarm of krillA swarm of krill turned the water red.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
many krillsCorrect: a lot of krill