About The Word Mysis
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Mysis
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What's The Definition Of Mysis?
[n] type genus of the family Mysidae
Synonyms | Synonyms for Mysis: genus Mysis Related Terms | Find terms related to Mysis: See Also | arthropod genus | family Mysidae | Mysidae | opossum shrimp Mysis In Webster's Dictionary \My"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a closing of the lips or
eyes.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of small schizopod shrimps found both in fresh and
salt water; the opossum shrimps. One species inhabits the
Great Lakes of North America, and is largely eaten by the
whitefish. The marine species form part of the food of right
whales.
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