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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.
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What sea did the sea lamprey come from?
it came from the Atlantic ocean and then went to the great lakes in 1936.
What is an enemy to the sea lamprey?
One of the main enemies of the sea lamprey is the native predators such as larger fish, birds, and mammals that feed on them. Additionally, efforts to control sea lamprey populations in the Great Lakes include trapping, barriers, and chemical treatments to reduce their numbers.
How did the sea lamprey get here?
Sea lampreys are native to the Atlantic Ocean and were introduced to the Great Lakes in the early 20th century through the construction of the Welland Canal, which allowed them to bypass Niagara Falls. This introduction led to significant negative impacts on native fish populations in the Great Lakes.
What would happen if there was a decrease in number of the coyote population?
For once, it would be a good thing to see a species decline a bit. The adaptable coyote is found now in great numbers where it is not native, and has become a threat to native species and livestock, even children.
What is the population of rabbits?
There is no exact number of rabbits in the world. Rabbit populations vary depending on factors such as habitat, predation, and human impact. In general, rabbits are prolific breeders and can adapt well to different environments.
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.
How did sea lampreys get into the great lakes?
they got into the great lakes from the welland canal
What are Any Symbiotic relationship the great white shark is involved in or could be involved in?
I was told lamprey hang around most types of sharks
What species is currently threatening the great lake ecosystem?
lamprey eel
Where do lamprey eel come from?
Lamprey eels come from the Atlantic Ocean. They can now be found in the Great Lakes believed to have found their way there through shipping canals.
When did the sea lamprey come to the great lakes?
The sea lamprey entered the great lakes in 1921 through lake Erie.
What do sea lampreys do to the Great Lakes?
They feed off of other fish in the Great Lakes And anywhere else the sea lamprey is located.
What sea did the sea lamprey come from?
it came from the Atlantic ocean and then went to the great lakes in 1936.
What was the impact of the American Indian Movement in the Great Lakes area?
growth in population of black people
What are sea lamprey's predators?
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 actions of zebra mussels and sea lamprey in the Great Lakes are examples of problems caused by?
Endangered Species
What eat sea lamprey?
The Sea Lamprey is a parasite so it tends to eat rather than be eaten. what eats them? be spacefic. As far as I know the Sea Lamprey is an invasive species to the great lakes region killing many fish and upsetting the ecosystem. If the Sea Lamprey had a predator i would assume they would dump it in the great lakes to balance the ecosystem, but because the Sea Lamprey is a parasite type of fish previously said by the person who wrote the first sentence I am lead to believe they have no known predator.
