mysis

noun

my·​sis

ˈmīsə̇s

1

capitalized : the type genus of the family Mysidae

2

or mysis stage plural -es : a larva of higher crustaceans (as macrurans and peneids) having all the thoracic appendages biramous

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek mysis action of closing (used of the lips or eyes), from myein to close (used of the lips or eyes), close the eyes + -sis

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