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The Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is a parasitic species of fish (despite their resemblance to eels they are not related). At this point there are no 'true' predators of this species at any stage of it's life-cycle.
The Sea Lamprey is considered an invasive species in the Great Lakes region and has been decimating the fish populations. Currently the control measures are limited to chemical and mechanical processes such as sterilization, physical barriers, and poison in extreme cases.
"Sea Lamprey." USGS Great Lakes Science Center.
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What predators do Sea Lampreys have?
no
What do sea lampreys eat?
Sea lampreys drink or eat blood
What eats a sea lampries?
Sea lampreys are eaten by larger predators like sharks. However, the most common predator of these creatures are human beings.
Are sea lampreys a mammal or a fish or a bird or amphibian?
Sea lampreys are fish.
Do lampreys have predators?
lampreys are only hunted by man
How did sea lampreys get to the US?
Sea Lampreys got to the U.S. by shipping canals which connected the great lakes to oceans.
Who discovered lampreys?
Sea Lampreys have been known since ancient times.
Compare and contrast the lifestyles of lampreys and sharks?
Lampreys are jawless fishes with cartilaginous skeletons. Most lampreys are parasites on other fishes and are marine animals. A few lamprey species live in freshwater. All sharks live in the sea and have cartilaginous skeletons. Most sharks are predators, but a few are filter feeders on marine plankton.
Do sea lampreys attack humans?
Sea lampreys do not typically attack humans. They are parasitic fish that feed on the blood of other fish, not humans.
What is the order of a sea lamprey?
Sea Lampreys belong to the order Petromyzontiformes.
Do sea lampreys pose a threat to humans by attacking them?
Sea lampreys do not pose a threat to humans by attacking them. They are parasitic fish that primarily feed on the blood of other fish species.
Do lampreys have natural predators?
Yes, lampreys have natural predators, including larger fish species such as pike and bass, as well as birds like herons and gulls. Some mammals, such as otters and raccoons, also prey on them. Additionally, certain parasitic organisms can affect lamprey populations indirectly by targeting their larvae or adult forms. Despite these predators, lampreys have adapted well to survive in various environments.
