lamprey
US /ˈlæm.pri/
UK /ˈlæm.pri/
名詞
ヤツメウナギ, ヤツメ
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.
例:
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The biologist studied the feeding habits of the sea lamprey.
生物学者はウミヤツメの摂食習慣を研究した。
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Freshwater lampreys are often found in rivers and lakes.
淡水ヤツメはしばしば川や湖で見られる。