What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mexican insect found in black rock enclosing ravine (9)" mean?

The definition is "Mexican insect". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CHINE (synonym="ravine") in COAL (synonym="black rock") = COCHINEAL; definition: "Mexican insect" The answer is COCHINEAL.

Mexican insect found in black rock enclosing ravine (9)

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