Lamprey

How do lampreys excrete waste?
The switch from a nutrient poor to protein-rich diet in the sea lamprey is associated with an increased capacity to deaminate excess amino acids and t...
What kind of animal is an lamprey?
Lampreys /ˈlæmpreɪz/ (sometimes inaccurately called lamprey eels) are an ancient extant lineage of jawless fish of the order Petromyzontiformes /ˌpɛtr...
What is an enemy to the sea lamprey?
What is a predator of the sea lamprey?What kills sea lamprey?Does anything eat sea lamprey?What species are affected by sea lamprey?Which king died f...
How do sea lamprey move?
How does the lamprey move?How does the sea lamprey swim?Can lampreys climb?Do sea lampreys swim fast?Where does the sea lamprey live?Do lampreys have...
Do lamprey bites hurt?
Fish always look surprised, so it's hard to tell if this one is in pain or if that's just its normal face. Actually, we can be pretty sure it's in a g...
How do lamprey swim?
Lamprey swim by propagating a laterally directed wave along their eel-like body. The amplitude of this wave increases towards the tail. The faster the...
What eats a sea lamprey?
Sea Lamprey Predators In native habitation areas, lampreys' biggest predators are larger fish, which can bite and attack them, including walleye and b...
Where did the sea lamprey come from originally?
Origin and Spread Sea lampreys are native to the Atlantic Ocean, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. They spread into the other Great Lakes via c...
How do lamprey kill?
How do sea lampreys kill fish? Sea lampreys attach to fish with their suction cup mouth then dig their teeth into flesh for grip. Once securely attach...