Wednesday, October 07, 2015

Signs - Sea Lamprey

Andy | Wednesday, October 07, 2015 | Best Blogger Tips

The sea lamprey is a primitive, eel-like fish native to the northern Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic, western Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. They invaded the Great Lakes in the early 20th century through shipping canals. The sea lamprey uses its sucker mouth, sharp teeth and rasping tongue to attach itself to the body of a fish and suck the fish's blood. Fish that survive the attack are left with a large open wound that can become infected and often leads to death. The jumping ability of adult sea lampreys is limited, so barriers function to block adult access to spawning habitat and, therefore, reduce the amount of habitat that sea lampreys can infest. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

24 comments:

  1. I had forgotten about these lovely creatures, thanks for the reminder.

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  2. I had never heard of this fish, a rather nasty one when I read how he treats his fellow fishes.

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  3. I had no idea. Thanks for this. Most interesting. Those sea lampreys remind me of some bankers and Wall Street brokers I've heard about.

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  4. Sounds like a rather scary creature. I love Lowell's analogy.

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  5. Never knew about the sea lamprey. Thats good info.

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  6. Hmmmm The description reminds me of certain people running for office....

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  7. Sounds like a clever solution to the problem, I hope it works.

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  8. I've never heard of these! The fewer the better!

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  9. That sounds like a totally evil creature. Yuk! Hope the barriers are working.

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  10. I've never seen one, but would like to. In the proper place, of course.

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  11. Never heard of that one before. I can understand why they need to be controlled.

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  12. It is difficult to get rid of these invasive creatures. I am assuming that these structures are going to work.

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  13. we are losing the ones we so want to live and reproduce, and getting the ones that do more harm than good. Looks like the powers that be are on the right track. I certainly would hate to be bitten by one. UGH!

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  14. I appreciate the efforts.

    Frankly My Dear

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  15. Wow never heard of that. I am a Canadian. Where has my head been. Takes you Andy to explain it all.

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  16. Yikes! I'm glad they are trying to control that blood sucker!

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  17. I wouldn't think that a simple fence would be sufficient to keep these pests out, but, if it works, I am happy.

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