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Review detailed descriptions and scientific information about each species. These models help you visualize and better understand polar animals and plants, and encourage the use of emerging technologies like 3D printing in the school environment.
Scientific name
Euphausia superba.
Common name
Antarctic krill.
Size
They tend to have an average size of 2.5 cm and can reach up to 6 cm.
Weight
They weigh around 2 g.
Habitat
They are only found in the Southern Ocean.
Feeding
Their diet consists solely of phytoplankton.
Reproduction
After mating, the female lays between 1,000 and 10,000 eggs on the surface of the water and after a few days the eggs fall to a depth of up to 3,000 meters, completing the reproduction process.
Conservation status
Least concern.
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