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family mysidae

 

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Noun family mysidae has 1 sense
  1. Mysidae, family Mysidae - small shrimp-like crustaceans
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Mysidacea, order Mysidacea
    --1 has members: Mysis, genus Mysis; Praunus, genus Praunus

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Term: Family Mysidae

Description:

The Family Mysidae refers to a taxonomic family of small crustaceans known as opossum shrimps. These shrimp-like creatures typically inhabit both marine and freshwater environments, and they belong to the order Mysida within the class Malacostraca. They are characterized by a slender body, a flattened tail, and a pair of enlarged front legs used for feeding.

Possible Parts of Speech and Usages:

  • Noun: "The family Mysidae includes various species of opossum shrimps."
  • Adjective: "The Mysidae population showed an interesting behavior when exposed to changes in water temperature."

Senses:

Sense 1: Taxonomic classification

Sense 2: Ecological creatures

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Sample Sentences:

1. The biodiversity of the family Mysidae is vast, with species ranging from tiny freshwater opossum shrimps to larger marine varieties.

2. Scientists conducted a study to analyze the mating behavior of Mysidae in a controlled laboratory environment.

3. The local fishing community relies on Mysidae as a valuable bait for catching certain fish species.

4. Environmental changes can have a significant impact on the population density of Mysidae in coastal areas.

5. The Mysidae are known for their grappling legs, which they use to collect planktonic food particles from the water.

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