myxinidae

• Nom scientifique d'une famille de poissons marins primitifs sans mâchoires, appelés myxines, qui sécrètent une grande quantité de mucus.

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.

   Myxines

   • 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.

   Synonymeshagfish