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Origin and Distribution
Sea lampreys invaded the United States from what ocean? A. Mediterranean Sea B. Pacific Ocean C. Atlantic Ocean D. A and C E. A and B
Transportation
The sea lampreys first made their way to the Great Lakes by way of shipping canals in the St. Lawrence River. True False
Environmental Impact
During its life span, the sea lamprey can consume up to ____ pounds of fish. A. 4,000 B. 500 C. 40 D. 3 E. None of the above
Economic Impact
Because sea lampreys prefer native fish such as round gobies, burbot, lake trout, and whitefish, they severely affected the Great Lakes commercial fishing industry in the 1950s. True False
Control
Which methods are used to control sea lampreys? A. Lampricides B. Sterilization of the males C. Commercial fishing of sea lampreys D. Electric barriers E. A, B and D