The other krill: overwintering physiology of adult Thysanoessa inermis (Euphausiacea) from the high‑Arctic Kongsfjord

• Published in: Aquatic Biology
• Main Authors: K Huenerlage, M Graeve, C Buchholz, F Buchholz
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Inter-Research 2015
• Subjects: Biology (General); QH301-705.5; Microbiology; QR1-502; Arctic; Antarctic; The Antarctic; Kongsfjord; Antarc*; Antarctic Krill; Euphausia superba; Kongsfjord*; Phytoplankton; polar night; Thysanoessa inermis
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3354/ab00622; https://doaj.org/article/193f291b872e4a6f90331c5e97e611a3

Polar environments like the high-Arctic Kongsfjord are characterized by pronounced seasonality leading to strong variations in primary production. Food sources are particularly scarce during winter. Herbivorous krill, such as the arcto-boreal Thysanoessa inermis, are key components in the ecosystem...