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lamprey

/ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/
Meanings

  • A jawless, eel-like fish, often parasitic on other fish.

    - "The lamprey attached itself to the side of the larger fish."
    - "Despite its parasitic nature, the lamprey plays an important role in maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/



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Rhymes
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lamp , camp , clamp , hamp , jamp , lampoon , map , nap , pamp , ramp , samp , stamp , tamp , wamp
Homophones
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  1. Lamprey (en) : A type of fish.

  2. Lamprey (fr) : A type of parasitic fish.

Variants
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lamprey , lamprey eel , lampreys , sea lamprey , sea lampreys
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Etymology
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Old English lampege, from lam 'loathsome' + pige 'fish'.

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  1. The lamprey is the oldest known jawless fish.

  2. The lamprey is sometimes called the 'living fossil' of the fish world.

  3. The lamprey is one of only three living species of jawless fish, the other two being the hagfish and the spookfish.

  4. The lamprey is the only living species of jawless fish that is parasitic on other fish.

  5. The lamprey is able to attach itself to the side of another fish using its disk-like mouth, which is lined with suction cups and teeth. Once attached, the lamprey uses its elongated, eel-like body to move forward, opening its mouth wide to suck in water and the body fluids of the host fish.

  6. The lamprey is not only parasitic on other fish, but it is also an important link in the food chain of aquatic ecosystems. The lamprey feeds on the body fluids of other fish, which provides the lamprey with the nutrients it needs to survive and reproduce. At the same time, the feeding activities of the lamprey help to control the populations of other fish in the aquatic ecosystem, which in turn helps to maintain the overall balance and health of the ecosystem.

  7. The lamprey is not only an important link in the food chain of aquatic ecosystems, but it is also an important species from a cultural and historical perspective. The lamprey has been mentioned in various literary works, including the epic poem 'Beowulf', which is considered to be one of the oldest surviving works of English literature. In 'Beowulf', the lamprey is described as a monstrous, parasitic fish that is able to attach itself to the side of another fish using its disk-like mouth, which is lined with suction cups and teeth. Once attached, the lamprey uses its elongated, eel-like body to move forward, opening its mouth wide to suck in water and the body fluids of the host fish.

  8. The lamprey is not only an important species from a cultural and historical perspective, but it is also an important species from a scientific perspective. The lamprey is a highly evolutionarily-distinct and ancient species of jawless fish, which makes it an important species for understanding the early evolutionary history of the fish kingdom. At the same time, the lamprey is also an important species for understanding the basic physiological and ecological processes that are involved in the parasitic feeding and growth of the lamprey. The study of these processes in the lamprey can provide valuable insights and knowledge that can be applied to the understanding and management of other parasitic fish species and their impacts on the health and productivity of aquatic ecosystems.

Related Concepts
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  1. parasitic fish:

  2. Aquatic ecosystem:

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In literature, the lamprey is often used as a symbol of parasitism and attachment. In art, lampreys are sometimes depicted in their parasitic form, attached to the side of a larger fish. In music, there are several songs with the word 'lamprey' in the title or lyrics.

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