The lampreys are eel-like, vertebrate, jawless fish of the Class Cephalaspidomorphi, formerly considered to be in Class Agnatha (jawless fish) along with hagfish. About 50 species worldwide.
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Introduction to the taxonomy of lampreys by Philippe Janvier.
Short illustrated article about lampreys.
Species summary for the western brook lamprey from Fishbase.
Species summary of the Pacific lamprey from Fishbase.
Article from Wikipedia on this parasitic aquatic animal.
Article about the oldest fossil lamprey yet discovered which shows that lampreys have been parasitic for at least 360 million years.
A description of this species, its behavior and breeding habits, and its range in the North Atlantic.
Species summary for the western brook lamprey from Fishbase.
Article about the oldest fossil lamprey yet discovered which shows that lampreys have been parasitic for at least 360 million years.
Species summary of the Pacific lamprey from Fishbase.
Article from Wikipedia on this parasitic aquatic animal.
A description of this species, its behavior and breeding habits, and its range in the North Atlantic.
Short illustrated article about lampreys.
Introduction to the taxonomy of lampreys by Philippe Janvier.
