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Crystal Krill
''Euphausia crystallorophias'' is a species of krill, sometimes called ice krill, crystal krill, or Antarctic coastal krill. It lives in the coastal waters around Antarctica, further south than any other species of krill. The specimens for the species' original description were collected through holes cut in the ice by Robert Falcon Scott, Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Expedition, ''Discovery'' Expedition, several thousand having been donated by Thomas Vere Hodgson. Description Adults of ''E. crystallorophias'' are smaller than those of ''Antarctic krill, E. superba'', reaching a length of ; they can be distinguished from young ''E. superba'' by the large size of the compound eye, eyes, and by the long, sharply pointed rostrum (anatomy), rostrum. Distribution ''E. crystallorophias'' is found around the coasts of Antarctica, replacing the more oceanic ''E. superba'' at latitudes above 74th parallel south, 74° south. It is usually found at depths down to , but has occasionally b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest William Lyons Holt
Ernest William Lyons Holt or E. W. L. Holt (17 October 1864 – 10 June 1922) was an eminent English marine naturalist and biologist who specialized in ichthyology, the study of fish. His work helped lay a scientific foundation for the fishery management in Ireland, and together with William Spotswood Green, he strongly influenced the development of the Irish Fisheries in its early years. Biography Early life Holt was born in London and was educated at Eton, where he won a prize in biology. After school, he decided on a career in the British Army, enrolling at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and after completing his officer training was commissioned into the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. He participated in the Nile Campaign (1884–85) and then in the Third Burmese War of 1886–87. During that latter campaign, he fell sick and was invalided home. Back in civilian life, Holt began studying zoology at the University of St. Andrews in 1888. Ichthyological st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |