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because all the other fish are jealous of them XD

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Q: Why are lamprey eels a problem to other fish?
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What is lamprey prey?

Lamprey eels are parasites so when they hook on to other animals they suck the animals blood. :P


Why is an eel a jawless fish?

Not all eels are jawless fish, only the lamprey eel. The do not have a jaw, but have a round mouth lined with teeth. Other eels, like the moray, have got one heck of a jaw!


How do sea lamprey cause a problem?

the sea lamprey causes problems by sticking themselves to a fish. all in all a sea lamprey has endangerd more fish in our ecosystem


What are the fish that suck on other fish?

lamprey.


Do Cyclostomata lamprey eels and hagfish feed on other fish or invertebrates?

Hagfish and lampreys are apart of Agnatha which means jawless fish. Hagfish are a parasite fish but can be free swimming. Both jawless fish will feed on carcasses on the bottom of the seafloor.


What makes a Lamprey different from other fish?

Lamprey are the only species of fish that do not have a jaw, or fixed appendages, unlike other fish. They suck nutrients and organs from other organisms.


How many eyes do electric eels have?

Like most animals electric eels have two eyes but they are not very useful. However, their sense of hearing is much more advanced than most fish. They can also produce a near continuous low voltage signal that can be used to 'detect' other living things.


What do freshwater eels eat?

Eels have a few predators: - Grouper fish - Barracuda fish - Most other large carnivorous fish - Sea birds - Raccoons (they drag freshwater eels from rivers) - Humans - Other eels


Are eels predators?

other eels and biiig donkey fish plus the narwal


Is a lamprey a amphibians?

No, a lamprey is not an amphibian. A lamprey is a fish, more specifically a jawless fish. It is one of the earliest forms of fish that is still alive today.


Are eels a fish?

Yes, they have all the characteristics of other fish.


Why do eels sting other fish?

for protection