Antarctic krill
Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that serve as a vital food source for many Antarctic animals.
Also known as: Euphausia superba
How big is it?
6 cm · defined adult body length
Also 2.362 in
Defined adult body length · representative specimen
Typical recorded range: 5 cm to 6.5 cm.
A little perspective
Antarctic krill vs Lacrosse ball: length comparison
The regulation-range diameter of a lacrosse ball is about 1.06 times the adult body length of an Antarctic krill.
Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that serve as a vital food source for many Antarctic animals.
A lacrosse ball is a solid rubber ball used in the sport of lacrosse, designed to meet official standards for play.
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Antarctic krill
Defined adult body length: 6 cm; representative specimen; range 5 cm–6.5 cm.
A defined adult Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) 6 cm long with a 1.5 g wet mass. Body length excludes the antennae; sex, maturity and feeding condition affect size.
Australian Antarctic Program — Antarctic krill
The marked defined adult body length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Lacrosse ball
Defined regulation-range diameter: 6.35 cm; specified; range 6.27 cm–6.47 cm.
A defined regulation-range lacrosse ball 63.5 mm in diameter and 145 g. The selected values lie within World Lacrosse equipment limits.
World Lacrosse — Equipment and ball standards
The marked defined regulation-range diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 6 cm
We compare the adult body length of an Antarctic krill. This is a representative comparison value; individual specimens or conditions can vary. The recorded range is 5 cm to 6.5 cm.
A defined adult Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) 6 cm long with a 1.5 g wet mass. Body length excludes the antennae; sex, maturity and feeding condition affect size.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 cm | 5 cm to 6.5 cm | representative specimen | |
| 1.5 g | 1 g to 2 g | representative specimen |
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- Australian Antarctic Program — Antarctic krillAntarctic krill anatomy and adult length scale; the atlas selects an explicit adult specimen.
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