Mysis

noun

1. type genus of the family Mysidae

   noun.animal

   Synonyms genus mysis

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. 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.

   noun

   Source: webster1913