lamprey
/ˈlæmpri/
noun
- An eel-like fish that has a jawless, sucking mouth and often attaches to other fish to feed on their blood or flesh.
- Scientists study the lamprey because it is one of the oldest living types of fish.
- In some cultures, lamprey is considered a delicacy and is cooked in special sauces.
- The lamprey uses its round mouth to latch onto larger fish in the river.