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myxine

/ˈmɪk.sɪ.niː/

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noun

/ˈmɪk.sɪ.niː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное существительное, обозначающее типовой род семейства миксиновых, к которому относятся типичные миксины.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the Myxinidae family, which includes typical hagfishes.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of hagfishesC2formalscientific

    A genus of jawless fish in the family Myxinidae, known as typical hagfishes, which are eel-like marine animals that produce slime.

    ruТиповой род миксин

    • The Myxine genus includes several species of hagfish found in cold ocean waters.
    • Scientists study Myxine to understand the evolution of vertebrate immune systems.
    • Myxine glutinosa is the most well-known species of this genus.
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