Meaning of the word lamprey in English

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lamprey

US /ˈlæm.pri/
UK /ˈlæm.pri/
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Noun

an eel-like aquatic jawless vertebrate that has a sucker mouth with horny teeth and a rasping tongue. Lampreys are typically parasitic on other fish.

Example:
The biologist studied the feeding habits of the sea lamprey.
Freshwater lampreys are often found in rivers and lakes.