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The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is a parasitic lamprey native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is sometimes referred to as the "vampire fish". It is sometimes referred to as the "vampire fish". In its original habitats, the sea lamprey coevolved with its hosts, and those hosts evolved a measure of resistance to the sea lampreys.
The mucus and serum of several lamprey species, including the Caspian lamprey (Caspiomyzon wagneri), river lampreys (Lampetra fluviatilis and L. planeri), and sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), are known to be toxic, and require thorough cleaning before cooking and consumption. [101] [102]
Native species Chestnut lamprey, Ichthyomyzon castaneus [94] Southern brook lamprey, Ichthyomyzon gagei [95] Silver lamprey, ichthyomyzon unicuspis [96] Least brook lamprey, Lampetra aepyptera [97] American brook lamprey, Lenthenteron appendix [98] Non-native, exotic species Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus
Sea lamprey – fish that came through canals. Japanese stiltgrass – plant introduced in shipment packing material. Grass carp – fish introduced for aquaculture.
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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will treat Bear Creek in Door County in mid-September to eradicate worm-like sea lamprey larvae before they grow into juveniles and migrate into Lake Michigan ...
Sea lampreys (Petromyzon marinus) on a lake trout: Scientific classification; Domain: ... Type species; Petromyzon marinus. Linnaeus, 1758. Genera Caspiomyzon Entosphenus
Scientists identified a tiny new species of sea star from the Pacific coast of Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica, according to a new species. NO. 33: ‘FUNKY’ FLOWER-LIKE SEA CREATURE — WITH BOTH ...