Explain this!Whose mouth is this? ANSWERS Explain This! The mouth belongs to a Pacific lamprey The Pacific lamprey, Lampetra tridentata, also known as three tooth lamprey and tridentate lamprey, lives along the Pacific Coast of North America and Asia. They are dark blue or brown in color and grow to about 30 inches (76 cm). (Entosphenus tridentatus). And just because the species is classified as agnaths, which means "jawless jaw n. 1. a. Either of two bony or cartilaginous structures that in most vertebrates form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth. b. The mandible or maxilla or the part of the face covering these bones. fishes," don't underestimate its bite. This native of the Pacific Northwest is equipped with a mouth that works like a suction-cup, as well as hooklike teeth. The parasite parasite, plant or animal that at some stage of its existence obtains its nourishment from another living organism called the host. Parasites may or may not harm the host, but they never benefit it. (feeds off others) clings onto other fish. Then, with a sharp tongue Noun 1. sharp tongue - a bitter or critical manner of speaking tongue - a manner of speaking; "he spoke with a thick tongue"; "she has a glib tongue" it drills a hole through its host's skin to feed on blood and tissue. |
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