Pacific Lamprey ammocoetes
By Washington Water Science Center
January 2023 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Pacific Lamprey ammocoetes in a measurement tank. Tissues collected from the lamprey will be analyzed for mercury as part of a study on mercury contamination in the Columbia River Basin.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Photo by Dave’y Lumley, Yakama Fish Biologist.
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