ichthyologist: Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) Lampreys in their mature stage are parasites, latching onto other fish with their suction cup like mouths. Keratinised teeth rasp away their host’s skin, as the lamprey releases anticoagulants
tags: science, parasites, fish, pacific lampfrey
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