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lamprey

/ˈlæmpreɪ/

/ˈlæmpri/

Translations

lampreynoun

lampreys

/ˈlæmpreɪ/

/ˈlæmpri/

The lamprey is a jawless fish that attaches itself to other fish.

Минога — это бесчелюстная рыба, которая прикрепляется к другим рыбам.

Synonyms

eel-like fish

freshwater lamprey

sea lamprey

jawless fish

lampreyadjective

/ˈlæm.pri/

/ˈlæm.preɪ/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "lamprey larvae").

Synonyms

lampreynoun

A jawless fish with a funnel-like sucking mouth, known for its parasitic behavior of attaching to other fish and feeding on their blood.

The lamprey is often considered a pest due to its parasitic nature and impact on fish populations.

lampreyadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or made from a lamprey.

The researchers studied lamprey tissue samples under the microscope.