Yes, there have been documented cases of sea lamprey bites on humans, typically occurring when the lamprey mistakes a person for prey. These bites can be painful and may require medical attention.
No, it only affects the sea lamprey.
how does the lamprey effect human
the sea lamprey came from the East side of the world
Yes, there have been rare instances where sea lampreys have bitten humans, but these incidents are uncommon.
They don't.
you die
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. .
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. .
20 years
a parasite
Sea Lampreys belong to the order Petromyzontiformes.