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LAMPREY EELS

\lˈampɹɪ ˈiːlz], \lˈampɹɪ ˈiːlz], \l_ˈa_m_p_ɹ_ɪ_ ˈiː_l_z]\

Definitions of LAMPREY EELS

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Common name for the only family (Petromyzontidae) of eellike fish in the order Petromyzontiformes. They are jawless but have a sucking mouth with horny teeth.

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