Mysidae (Noun)
Meaning
Small shrimp-like crustaceans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A plankton net is often used to catch mysidae in a lake or sea for further examination and research purposes.
- Mysidae, small shrimp-like crustaceans, are significant components of marine ecosystems as both predators and prey.
- Species of mysidae can be found in various aquatic environments worldwide, from the seafloor to estuaries.
- Researchers have been observing a decline in the population of certain species of mysidae in polluted areas.
- Due to their small size, mysidae are often preyed upon by fish and other larger aquatic animals in the ecosystem.