Sea lamprey
A species of Petromyzon, Also known as Green sea lamprey, Nine eyes, Lake lamprey, Spotted lamprey Scientific name : Petromyzon marinus Genus : Petromyzon
Sea lamprey, A species of Petromyzon
Also known as:
Green sea lamprey, Nine eyes, Lake lamprey, Spotted lamprey
Botanical name: Petromyzon marinus
Genus: Petromyzon
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Description
Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is an eel-like parasitic fish which latches onto other unfortunate fish with its jawless, sucker-like mouth. Tiny, needle-sharp teeth arranged in circular rows penetrate the host fish's skin and enable sea lamprey to feed on its blood, earning it a nickname "Vampire fish." Once a traditional food source, it is now too often contaminated to be considered safe for human consumption.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Cephalaspidomorphi Order
Lampreys Family
Lampreys Genus
Petromyzon Species
Sea lamprey 
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