they have sharp teeth which clings onto the prey and starts to dig a eat parts of the fish. so lampreys are parasirtes
leeches feed like the lamphrey.
Lampreys occupy a unique ecological niche as ectoparasites in aquatic ecosystems. They attach to fish and other hosts using their suction-cup mouths, feeding on their blood and bodily fluids. This feeding behavior can have significant effects on host populations and overall ecosystem dynamics. Additionally, as both larvae and adults, lampreys play roles in nutrient cycling and serve as prey for various predators.
Trout and lampreys exhibit a parasitic relationship rather than a symbiotic one, as lampreys attach to trout to feed on their blood and bodily fluids. This interaction typically harms the trout, leading to potential infections and reduced fitness. While lampreys benefit from this feeding, the relationship is detrimental to the trout, illustrating the negative aspects of parasitism in ecological interactions.
Surfeit of Lampreys was created in 1941.
Sponges smell of soap which is ok, also feeding mechanism is stupid, it's also very lazy. Just feed yourself or the animal yourself with the normal food.
Sea lampreys drink or eat blood
Sea Lampreys have been known since ancient times.
Sea lampreys are fish.
lampreys are only hunted by man
No, lampreys are a cartilaginous fish, and being made of cartilage, they have no bones.
Lampreys differ from hagfishes by having a notochord that is surrounded by a tube of cartilage.