Myxinidae (Noun)
Meaning
Slime-producing marine animals: hagfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Myxinidae are deep-sea marine animals characterized by their eel-like body shape and the production of a unique protective slime.
- Hagfishes belonging to the family Myxinidae can secrete a thick layer of mucus as a defense mechanism when threatened by predators.
- Some members of the family Myxinidae possess several gill slits rather than the usual one, enabling more efficient respiration.
- Due to their poor fossil record, little is known about the evolutionary history of Myxinidae and their origin on the planet.
- Biological research has revealed unique genetic properties within Myxinidae that are absent in more complex vertebrates.