Lampetra
Sign in to saveLampetra is a genus of lampreys in the family Petromyzontidae.
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GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassPetromyzonti
- OrderPetromyzontiformes
- FamilyPetromyzontidae
Habitatmarine, brackish, freshwater
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- Petromyzontidae
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Lampetra is a genus of lampreys in the family Petromyzontidae.
Phylogenetic studies indicate that this genus as presently defined is polyphyletic, with species of this genus from western North America forming a clade that forms the sister group to Lethenteron, Eudontomyzon, and Lampetra sensu stricto (eastern North American and European species).