Lamprey Lab Flashcards
What fins are not present in lamprey?
Pectoral and pelvic
With hagfishes (Mxyninoidea), what group are lamprey (Petromyzontoidea) part of?
Cyclostomata
How many species of lamprey?
~50
Where does Petromyzon marinus live?
Native to the Atlantic Ocean, but invasive species in the Great Lakes
Do lamprey have scales?
No, but it is covered in mucus
What kind of tail do lamprey have?
Diphycercal
Which lamprey sex has an anal fin?
Females
Which lamprey sex has copulatory papillae?
Males
What are lamprey teeth made of?
Keratin
What sense organs do lamprey have (4)?
- One central naris
- Pineal organ for photoreception
- Well-developed lateral eyes
- Lateral line system
What fins do lamprey have?
Anterior and posterior dorsal fins, caudal fin
What kind of skeleton do lamprey have?
Cartilaginous
What do lamprey have instead of true vertebrae?
Arcualia, which are cartilaginous structures dorsal to the notochord and embedded in connective tissue
What does the lamprey use for respiration?
Seven gill pouches separated from each other by a septum but all connected to the respiratory tube
How many gill pouches does a lamprey have?
Seven