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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.

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What are the fish that suck on other fish?

lamprey.


Why are lamprey eels a problem to other fish?

because all the other fish are jealous of them XD


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.


Do pacific lamprey kill fish?

Pacific lamprey are not typically known to kill fish. They are parasitic feeders that attach themselves to other fish to feed on their bodily fluids. While this parasitic behavior may weaken the host fish, it is not common for the lamprey to directly kill the host fish.


The ammocoete was once thought to be a whole different genus from this fish It's actually that fish's larvae What is it?

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Is a lamprey a decomposer?

Lampreys are not decomposers. They are consumers.


How do sea lamprey cause a problem?

Sea lamprey are a problem because they are parasitic fish that attach themselves to other fish by using their suction-cup like mouths to draw blood and body fluids. This weakens and can even kill the host fish, which can have negative impacts on fish populations and ecosystems.


What is lamprey prey?

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


Does a lamprey slither?

No, they swim. A lamprey out of water is as helpless as a fish out of water.


Is a lamprey a bony fish?

Yes, lampreys are cartilaginous fish.


Are lamprey fish kosher?

No.


Does a lamprey have a jaw?

Yes, a lamprey does not have a jaw. Instead, it has a circular mouth with sharp teeth that it uses to latch onto and feed on the blood of other fish.