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Lamprey is...

Lamprey is

A

Catadromous

B

Anadromous

C

Both (1) & (2)

D

None of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question asks about Lamprey, which is scientifically known as Petromyzon. It belongs to the subphylum Vertebrata and the class Cyclostomata. 2. **Understand Migration Types**: The terms "catadromous" and "anadromous" refer to types of fish migration: - **Catadromous**: Fish that migrate from freshwater to the sea to spawn (e.g., eels). - **Anadromous**: Fish that migrate from the sea to freshwater to spawn (e.g., salmon). 3. **Determine Lamprey's Migration Pattern**: Lampreys are known to migrate from the sea to freshwater rivers to spawn, which classifies them as anadromous. 4. **Evaluate the Options**: - The first option is catadromous, which is incorrect for Lamprey. - The second option is anadromous, which is correct. - The third option is both, which is incorrect as Lamprey only exhibits anadromous behavior. - The fourth option is none of these, which is also incorrect. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that Lamprey is anadromous. ---
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