On the food of northern krill Meganyctiphanes norvegica in relation to its vertical distribution

• Main Authors: Lass, S, Tarling, G, Patti Virtue, Matthews, J, Mayzaud, P, Buchholz, F
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: 2001
• Subjects: Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology); diet; krill; vertical distribution; Meganyctiphanes norvegica; Fatty acids · Alcohols ·Sterols; Kattegat; Northern krill; Copepods
• Online Access: https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/On_the_food_of_northern_krill_Meganyctiphanes_norvegica_in_relation_to_its_vertical_distribution/22909379

The feeding behaviour of northern krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica) was studied in populations from the Clyde Sea and the Kattegat during summer and winter. The food spectrum in the stomachs was analysed using traditional taxonomic methods and biochemical techniques. The vertical migration behaviour...