Hagfish

noun

What does Hagfish mean?

A hagfish is a jawless marine fish belonging to the class Myxini, known for its elongated, eel-like body and the ability to produce large amounts of slime as a defense mechanism. It is often considered a primitive vertebrate, feeding primarily on dead or dying fish and other marine animals by burrowing into their bodies.

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