myxinidae

• Wissenschaftlicher Name der Familie der Schleimaale, im Meer lebender aalartiger Wirbeltiere ohne Kiefer, die bei Gefahr große Mengen Schleim absondern.

A scientific noun referring to a family of marine animals known as hagfishes, which are known for producing slime.

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1. Slime-producing marine animalsC2formalscientific

   A family of primitive, jawless marine fish known as hagfishes, which produce large amounts of slime as a defense mechanism.

   Schleim produzierende Meerestiere

   • Myxinidae are often found in cold, deep ocean waters.
   • The slime produced by Myxinidae can clog the gills of predators.
   • Scientists study Myxinidae to understand early vertebrate evolution.

   Synonymehagfish