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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 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.
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 kind of skeleton does a lamprey have?
Yes, it made out of cartilage just like sharks.
Do treatments to kill sea lamprey affect humans?
No, it only affects the sea lamprey.
How does sea lamprey effect human?
how does the lamprey effect human
Where did the sea lamprey come from originally?
the sea lamprey came from the East side of the world
Can sea lamprey live in fresh water?
Yes they do Such as places like lake Michigan
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.
How does a Sea Lamprey die?
They don't.
What do you do if you get bit by a sea lamprey?
you die
What can the sea lamprey best be described as?
a parasite
How do sea lamprey live?
20 years
How did people interact with the sea lamprey?
The sea lamprey is a primitive, eel-like fish native to the northern Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic, western Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. Sea lampreys invaded the Great Lakes in the early 20th century through shipping canals.
What is the order of a sea lamprey?
Sea Lampreys belong to the order Petromyzontiformes.
When did the sea lamprey come to the great lakes?
The sea lamprey entered the great lakes in 1921 through lake Erie.
