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All the following statements are correct about Petromyzon (Lamprey), except

A

Lampreys are marine and migrate for spawning into rivers (Anadromous)

B

Their characteristic ammocoete larvae after matamorphosis migrates back to the ocean

C

After spawing the adult lamprey stops feeding and migrates back to ocean where it lives

D

It is a sanguivorous ectoparasite on other fishes

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To solve the question regarding Petromyzon (Lamprey) and identify the incorrect statement, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Lamprey Characteristics**: - Lampreys are jawless fishes belonging to the order Petromyzontiformes and the superclass Cyclostomata. They are known for their unique features, such as a toothed, funnel-like sucking mouth. 2. **Analyze the Statements**: - We need to evaluate each statement provided in the question to determine which one is incorrect. 3. **Evaluate the First Statement**: - **Statement**: "Lampreys are marine and migrate for spawning into rivers." - **Analysis**: This is true. Lampreys are indeed marine creatures that migrate to freshwater rivers to spawn, which is characteristic of anadromous species. 4. **Evaluate the Second Statement**: - **Statement**: "Their characteristic ammocoete larva after metamorphosis migrates back to the ocean." - **Analysis**: This is also true. The ammocoete larva, after undergoing metamorphosis, migrates back to saltwater. 5. **Evaluate the Third Statement**: - **Statement**: "After spawning, the adult lamprey stops feeding and migrates back to the ocean where it lives." - **Analysis**: This statement is incorrect. After spawning, adult lampreys do not migrate back to the ocean to live; instead, they typically die after spawning. 6. **Evaluate the Fourth Statement**: - **Statement**: "Sanguivorous ectoparasite on other fishes." - **Analysis**: This is true. Lampreys are known to be sanguivorous ectoparasites, feeding on the blood of other fish. 7. **Conclusion**: - The incorrect statement about Petromyzon (Lamprey) is: "After spawning, the adult lamprey stops feeding and migrates back to the ocean where it lives." ### Final Answer: The incorrect statement about Petromyzon (Lamprey) is: "After spawning, the adult lamprey stops feeding and migrates back to the ocean where it lives." ---
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