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The Euphausiacea order include crustaceans like the krill, which resemble shrimp.
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The Euphausiacea order include crustaceans like the krill, which resemble shrimp. They are an essential link in the food chain, acting as a bridge between phytoplankton at the bottom and animals at the top (animals like the blue whale).