mysid
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Relating to small shrimp-like animals that live in the sea or fresh water
- adjective
- /ˈmɪsɪd/
- Specialized
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mísido
- Ecologists are monitoring changes in mysid populations to assess ecosystem health.
Examples
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Researchers studied the mysid community structure in the coastal lagoon.
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Scientists study mysid behavior in their natural habitat.
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The mysid population increased rapidly after the restoration of the wetland.
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A mysid abundance survey was conducted to monitor environmental changes.
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The mysid population in the bay is thriving.
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The mysid species plays a crucial role in the aquatic food web.
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The mysid crustaceans were observed feeding on microscopic algae in the water.
Surface Forms
mysid positive
Etymology
Mysid as an adjective comes from the same name Mysis and means 'relating to' those small shrimp-like crustaceans, so a mysid study or survey is one about these little animals.