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myxinidae

/mɪkˈsɪn.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/mɪkˈsɪn.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства морских животных, известных как миксины, которые славятся выделением слизи.

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

proper noun

  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.

    ruСлизепродуцирующие морские животные

    • 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.

    Synonymshagfish

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