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Myxine

Myxine

9.9
An eel-like sea fish that has no jaws and makes slime when scared
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪkˌsiːn/
  • Specialized
: Myxine
  • The genus Myxine is known for producing large amounts of slime when threatened.

Examples

  • Researchers recently discovered a new species within the Myxine genus off the coast of South America.

  • The Myxine is often found in deep ocean waters.

  • Myxine hagfishes play an important role in deep-sea ecosystems.

  • Have you ever seen a Myxine in an aquarium?

  • Researchers recently discovered a new species within the Myxine genus off the coast of South America.

  • The genus Myxine is known for producing large amounts of slime when threatened.

  • The Myxine hagfishes play an important role in deep-sea ecosystems.

Synonyms

hagfish
vsMyxine
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A long eel-like sea fish that eats dead or dying fish from the inside and makes slime

is a specific genus within that group rather than the whole group
slime eel
vsMyxine
1 9.9

A sea animal like an eel without jaws that makes lots of slime and eats dead fish

is the scientific genus name for that slime-secreting animal

Compounds

Myxine glutinosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A long sea animal like an eel that lives in cold ocean waters and makes a lot of slime

Surface Forms

Myxine singular
Myxines plural

Etymology

Myxine comes from the Greek root myx- meaning 'slime' or 'mucus', which is a helpful image because these hagfishes make large amounts of slime when threatened. So, the name Myxine tells you why these eel-like fish are famous for their slimy defense.