The Jawless Fish That Is Parasitic, Attaching Itself to and Sucking

question 27

Multiple Choice

The jawless fish that is parasitic, attaching itself to and sucking fluids from the tissues of a living fish, is the

• A) hagfish.
• B) lamprey.
• C) coelacanth.
• D) skate.
• E) ray-finned fish.

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