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Topic: Animals

mycophagous

IPA: //maɪˈkɒfəgəs//

KK: /maɪˈkɒfəgəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to organisms that feed on fungi.

Example: Some animals are mycophagous, meaning they primarily eat mushrooms and other fungi.

mylodon

IPA: //maɪˈloʊdɒn//

KK: /maɪˈloʊdɒn/

noun

Definition: A type of large, extinct sloth that lived in America, related to other giant sloths.

Example: The mylodon was a massive creature that roamed the earth thousands of years ago.

myna

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.nə/

KK: /ˈmaɪnə/

noun

Definition: A type of bird found in Southeast Asia, known for its dark feathers and bright yellow bill. Some species can imitate human sounds.

Example: The myna perched on the branch, singing a beautiful tune.

mynah

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.nə/

KK: /ˈmaɪnə/

noun

Definition: A type of bird found in Asia, known for its dark brown color, bright yellow bill and feet, and ability to mimic sounds.

Example: The mynah bird is often seen in gardens and parks, where it sings and mimics other birds.

myriapod

IPA: /ˈmɪr.i.ə.pɒd/

KK: /ˈmɪrɪəˌpɒd/

noun

Definition: A type of arthropod that has a long, segmented body with many legs, including creatures like centipedes and millipedes.

Example: The myriapod crawled slowly across the forest floor, its many legs moving in unison.

myriopod

IPA: /ˈmɪr.i.ə.pɒd/

KK: /ˈmɪrɪəˌpɒd/

noun

Definition: A type of arthropod that has many legs, including creatures like centipedes and millipedes.

Example: The myriopod crawled slowly across the forest floor, its many legs moving in unison.

myrmecology

IPA: /ˌmɜːrmɪˈkɒlədʒi/

KK: /mɜrˈmɛkəˌlɒdʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of ants and their behavior, ecology, and biology.

Example: Myrmecology has revealed fascinating insights into the social structures of ant colonies.

myrmecophile

IPA: /ˌmɜːrmɪˈkɒfaɪl/

KK: /ˈmɜrmɪkəˌfaɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of organism that lives in close association with ants, often sharing their nests and benefiting from this relationship.

Example: The myrmecophile beetle found a safe home within the ant colony.

myrmecophilous

IPA: /ˌmɜːrmɪkəˈfɪləs/

KK: /mɜrˌmɛkəˈfɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to organisms that have a close relationship with ants, often living in or near their nests and benefiting from them.

Example: Some plants are myrmecophilous, providing shelter to ants in exchange for protection from herbivores.

mysid

IPA: /ˈmɪsɪd/

KK: /ˈmɪsɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of small, shrimp-like sea creature that belongs to a specific group of crustaceans, known for having females that carry their eggs in a pouch under their body.

Example: Mysids are often found in coastal waters and are an important part of the marine food web.

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