English Dictionary:
- An eel-like marsipobranch of the genus Petromyzon, and
allied genera. The lampreys have a round, sucking mouth, without jaws,
but set with numerous minute teeth, and one to three larger teeth on
the palate (see Illust. of Cyclostomi). There are seven small branchial
openings on each side.
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