Definition of mysis Mysis
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What does mysis mean?
WordNet
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| mysis - type genus of the family Mysidae | ||
| genus Mysis | ||
| arthropod genus a genus of arthropods | ||
| family mysidae, mysidae small shrimp-like crustaceans | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- mysis (n.)
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.
