Lamprey: meaning, definitions and examples
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lamprey
[ หlรฆmpri ]
marine animal
A lamprey is a type of jawless fish that belongs to the family Petromyzontidae. They are characterized by their elongated bodies, lack of paired fins, and a circular mouth filled with sharp teeth. Lampreys are mostly found in freshwater environments but can also be found in marine habitats. Many species of lampreys are parasitic, feeding on the blood of other fish by attaching themselves with their mouth.
Synonyms
jawless fish, parasitic fish.
Examples of usage
- The lamprey attached itself to the side of the trout.
- Scientists studied the migratory behavior of the lamprey in the river.
- Lampreys are often considered pests in lakes and rivers.
- The lamprey's unique feeding mechanism is fascinating to researchers.
Translations
Translations of the word "lamprey" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lampreia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเคชเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Neunauge
๐ฎ๐ฉ lamprey
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะธะฝะพะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ minoga
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใใกใฆใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท lamproie
๐ช๐ธ lamprea
๐น๐ท lamba
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ๋ผ๋ฏธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ูุฉ ุงููุงู ุจุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ mnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ minoga
๐จ๐ณ ไธ้ณ้ณ
๐ธ๐ฎ lampo
๐ฎ๐ธ lampa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐะผะฟัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lamprey
๐ฒ๐ฝ lamprea
Etymology
The word 'lamprey' has its origins in Old French 'lamproie' and through this from the Latin word 'lampreda', which is believed to be derived from Greek 'lamprฤs', meaning 'stone' or 'rock', possibly relating to the habitat of these fish or their shape. The resemblance of lampreys to eels added to their categorization challenges historically as they were not easily classified. Throughout history, lampreys have held various places in cultures; for example, they have been used as food in some regions and often referenced in literature due to their unique features. Their parasitic nature has also led to them being viewed as ominous creatures in various traditions. The study of lampreys contributes significantly to our understanding of vertebrate evolution since they are considered ancient species, providing insight into the developmental biology of jawed vertebrates.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,765, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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