Sea Lamprey (Noun)
Meaning
Large anadromous lamprey sometimes used as food; destructive of native fish fauna in the Great Lakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sea lamprey is a large anadromous lamprey that has been used as a food source in various cultures for centuries.
- In the Great Lakes region, the sea lamprey is considered an invasive species due to its destructive impact on native fish fauna.
- The sea lamprey's suction cup-like mouth and razor-sharp teeth make it a formidable predator that can attach itself to and drain the bodily fluids of its prey.
- Efforts to control the sea lamprey population in the Great Lakes have been ongoing for decades, with measures including the use of barriers and pesticides.
- The sea lamprey's ability to migrate long distances and adapt to different environments has contributed to its success as an invasive species in the Great Lakes.