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What is the symbiotic relationship between the trout and lamprey?

parasitism


What blood sucking parasitic fish invaded the Great Lakes in the 1930's almost wiping out the Lake trout population?

An invasive species called the sea lamprey entered the Great Lakes .The lamprey preyed on the trout and had no natural predators.


Could the sea lamprey have a major impact on the trout population in the Great Lakes?

Absolutely. As an invasive species, the lamprey has no natural enemies, and the fish of the Great Lakes have no defenses against them.


What has the author Everett Louis King written?

Everett Louis King has written: 'Illustrated field guide for the classification of sea lamprey attack marks on Great Lakes lake trout' -- subject(s): Wounds and injuries, Fishes, Lake trout, Sea lamprey, Predation (Biology)


What is a sea lampreys predator?

The sea lamprey has only one predator: lake trout though i have read it only on one site so idk but yes the lake trout


What is the relationship between a niche and habitat?

Habitat is the normal "living surroundings" of an animal. Niche is it's special place within that habitat. Take the sea lamprey, for example: It's habitat is the oceans of the world, and (unfortunately) the Great Lakes, and it's niche in the Great Lakes is that of a parasite - they attach themselves to Lake Trout, and live off of their blood and bodily fluids.


What are some fish start with l?

Lake trout, lamprey, lanternfish, largemouth bass, lemon shark, lingcod, lionfish, loach, luminous shark and lungfish are fish. They begin with the letter L.


What type of fish live in taiga?

Arctic lamprey, lake trout, lake and mountain whitefish, arctic Cisco, longnose sucker, arctic grayling, dolly varden, burbot, walleye, and northern pike...


What type of fish live in the taiga?

Arctic lamprey, lake trout, lake and mountain whitefish, arctic cisco, longnose sucker, arctic grayling, dolly varden, burbot, walleye, and northern pike...


When do people see sea lampreys?

The sea lamprey is a parasite. It attaches itself to fish with its suction cup month which has sharp teeth. Using its rasping tongue it pierces the skin of the fish and feeds on the fish's blood and bodily fluids. Sea lampreys prey on a variety of fish such as lake trout, salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, whitefish, yellow perch, burbot, walleye and catfish.


How do lampreys feed?

Sea Lampreys (petromyzon marinus) also known as Great Sea Lamprey, Lake Lamprey, Lamprey Eel - is an invasive predator or parasite that feed on a wide range of salt and freshwater fish (herring, mackerel, salmon, and trout). It attached itself using its sucker type of mouth, using it rough tongue it creates a hole on the surface of the host, allowing it to suck the blood and body fluids. The saliva of the lamprey prevents the wound from clotting. The host fish is seriously wounded but often is the case it is killed immediately or will die from an infection from the wound.


What is the difference between native trout and hatchery trout?

Wild trout have more vivid coloration than their hatchery cousins, and are more difficult to catch. Hatchery raised trout will take many odd baits, such as small marshmellows and corn kernels.