Lamprey definition

Lamprey means a member of the fish genera Entosphenus or Lampetra.

Examples of Lamprey in a sentence

  • Higher proportions of drainage- specific or unique haplotypes were identified in southern regions, but were present in a low number of samples and therefore the implications on Pacific Lamprey population structure are equivocal.

  • The Pacific Lamprey RMU in this region is at relatively lower risk than those of the Columbia River basin.

  • The goal of this Agreement is to achieve long-term persistence of Pacific Lamprey and support traditional tribal cultural use of Pacific Lamprey throughout their historic range in the United States.

  • These results and future studies that include samples from increased geographic locations leave uncertainty for population structure of Pacific Lamprey.

  • These other aquatic species are also expected to benefit from Pacific Lamprey conservation activities that ameliorate threats.

  • Experience with other fish conservation programs indicates that RMUs represent a feasible, practical, and meaningful structure to organize and implement conservation throughout the distribution of Pacific Lamprey.

  • Threats to Pacific Lamprey occur throughout much of the range of the species and include: restricted mainstem and tributary passage; reduced flows; 1 As used in this document the term “conservation” includes actions to restore lamprey populations.

  • The following summarizes the status and threats to Pacific Lamprey identified in the Assessment and Template for Conservation Measures (▇▇▇▇▇▇ et al.

  • Results of relative risk and local threats are combined in the RIPs and used to guide the identification and prioritization of conservation priorities, actions, and data collection efforts for Pacific Lamprey.

  • The parties envision a future where threats to Pacific Lamprey are reduced and the historical geographic range and ecological role of Pacific Lamprey are restored.