Antarctic krill and the structure of planktonic community in its distribution area

Abstract

Data of long-term field and experimental studies conducted at a typical region of Antarctic underlie the analysis of major structural and functional characteristics of the Antarctic krill Euphausia superba Dana prevailing in Antarctic ecosystem and other planktonic community members in the area. A solid theoretical basis has been formed that allows to have and insight into economic prospects for the krill. For hydrobiologists, ecologists.