At that stage they are filter feeders. As they age, some lampreys become parasitic and suck blood and flesh out of prey via a circle of sharp teeth while others stop feeding entirely, likely ...

One of only three filter-feeding shark species ... A parasitic fish called a lamprey sometimes attaches itself near a male shark’s claspers, or reproductive organs. This can make it more ...

The Great Lakes Fishery’s one of a kind pest control program is getting closer to ridding the lakes of its problem. Sea Lampreys are parasitic fish native to the Atlantic Ocean. They parasitize other ...

What is filter-feeding and why do flamingoes get nourishment in this way? Watch the video, and then we will explore the science behind this fascinating feeding mechanism. Chilean flamingoes weigh ...

DESCRIPTION: Pacific lamprey are slender, eel-like fish that are dark blue or brown in color and grow to about 30 inches long. They have lateral eyes, lack paired fins, and have no scales. Adult ...

With their eel-like bodies, vampire teeth and suction cup mouths, the main characters of a new documentary resemble something out of the "Dune" science fiction films. The sea lamprey nearly destroyed ...