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Lamprey

Lampreys /ˈlæmpreɪz/ (sometimes inaccurately called lamprey eels) are a group of jawless fish composing the order Petromyzontiformes /ˌpɛtroʊmɪˈzɒntɪfɔːrmiːz/, sole order in the class Petromyzontida. The adult lamprey is characterized by a toothed, funnel-like, sucking mouth. The common name "lamprey" is probably derived from Latin lampetra, which may…

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related to General · 11
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