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[n] type genus of the family Mysidae |
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MYSIS is a 5 letter word that starts with M. |
| | Synonyms: | | genus Mysis |
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| | See Also: | | arthropod genus, family Mysidae, Mysidae, opossum shrimp |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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