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  CYCLOSTOMATA - LoveToKnow Article on CYCLOSTOMATA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
On the contrary, it lies outside the edge of the stornodaeum, and in the case of the lampreys active growth takes place in the tissue between the pituitary and stomodaeal ingrowths, so that the two openings come to be widely separated, the pituitary opening being pushed back on to the dorsal side of the head.
As a further consequence in the case of the lampreys the olfactory organ becomes transported to the roof of the head along with the pituitary opening, which latter functions as an external nostril.
Oviposition of Lamprey (6).The lamprey chooses as spawning ground a part of the stream with fairly rapid current and where the bottom is composed of sand with scattered stones.
55.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CY/CYCLOSTOMATA.htm   (5767 words)

  
 lamprey on Encyclopedia.com
As in the other member of the order, the hagfish, the adult lamprey retains the notochord, the supporting structure that in higher vertebrates is found only in the embryo.
Lampreys resemble eels in external appearance and, although not related to the true eels, are sometimes called lamprey eels.
Lampreys are classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Agnatha, order Cyclostomata, family Petromyzontidae.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/l1/lamprey.asp   (535 words)

  
 CBD - Letterhead   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Pacific and river lamprey are primarily concentrated in medium and large sized low-gradient Pacific streams, while western brook lampreys, which are distributed from the Sacramento River basin northward into British Columbia, prefer the small tributaries.
Pacific lampreys persist in the Salinas River and its tributaries, and in Malibu Creek and the Santa Clara River in southern California.
Lamprey are vulnerable to habitat losses due to reduced river flows, water diversions, dredging, streambed scouring, channelization, inadequate protection of stream side vegetation, chemical pollution, and impeded passage due to dams and poorly designed road culverts.
www.biologicaldiversity.org /swcbd/press/lamprey1-28-03.html   (1261 words)

  
 FR Doc 04-28167
Substantial declines in the distribution and abundance of Pacific lampreys in Washington have apparently occurred in tributaries of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, and in the Elwha River and Salt Creek on the Olympic Peninsula.
River lampreys are known to occur in the Trinity and Klamath Rivers, where they are reported as being common in the incoming tides during spawning migration, although no quantitative estimates or historical comparisons of abundance data are available.
River lamprey remains were identified in harbor seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi) scat in the Umpqua River estuary in 1997 and 1998 (Orr et al.
a257.g.akamaitech.net /7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/04-28167.htm   (9101 words)

  
 KBC esa lamprey 120104
Pacific lamprey, the most widespread of the four species, grow to 30 inches and were once an important source of food for American Indians, as well as seals and sea lions.
In October, the first-ever lamprey summit was held in Portland to discuss the Northwest population's marked decline.
Lamprey like to climb smooth rock faces near the river's edge where the currents are not as swift.
www.klamathbasincrisis.org /esa/esalamprey120104.htm   (2251 words)

  
 River lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis) - Lamprey conservation and management in Ireland - Central Fisheries Board
River lampreys (Lampetra fluviatilis) belong to the same genus as brook lamprey and are thought to be very closely related.
Current thinking suggests that brook and river lampreys are a paired-species, which means the river lamprey represents the anadromous (sea going) form of the resident brook lamprey.
River lampreys migrate upstream from the sea to spawning grounds in autumn/winter.
www.cfb.ie /fisheries_research/lamprey/river.htm   (231 words)

  
 River lamprey - Lampetra fluviatilis: More Information - ARKive
Lampreys are similar in shape to eels, and have a series of uncovered round gill openings (known as gill pores) on the sides of the head.
Although some populations exist where the entire life cycle takes place in freshwater, generally the river lamprey is anadromous; the adults migrate to the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.
The areas chosen support strong populations and reflect the geographical range of the river lamprey in the UK as well as the range of habitat features required by the species (5).
www.arkive.org /species/ARK/fish/Lampetra_fluviatilis/more_info.html   (653 words)

  
 CRFPO Habitat and Population Assessment
Pacific lamprey populations in the Columbia River Basin have declined and the status of western brook and river lampreys is unknown.
The larvae behave similarly to the larvae of the Pacific lamprey.
The objectives of this research are to estimate the abundance of lamprey, determine distribution and habitat requirements, measure biological characteristics, and determine migration timing of adult and metamorphosed Pacific lamprey.
columbiariver.fws.gov /programs/lamprey.htm   (319 words)

  
 Lamprey River, extend designation S. 972 HR 1615
The National Park Service found the 23.5-mile segment of the Lamprey River, running from the Bunker Pond Dam in West Epping to the confluence of the Lamprey and Piscassic Rivers in the vicinity of the Newmarket-Durham town line, to be eligible for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Although 23.5 miles of the Lamprey River were found eligible for inclusion in the national system, there was then local support for designation of only the 11.5 miles running from the southern Lee Town line to the confluence with the Piscassic River.
When a river that is designated as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System is to be managed differently than the management outlined in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, those particular management prescriptions have consistently been adopted as free-standing provisions of the designation legislation.
www.nps.gov /legal/testimony/106th/lamprey3.htm   (818 words)

  
 Library Index Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Strong local policies are in place to protect the river, and, even more importantly, town boards are attuned to the Lamprey and its resources, and committed to their protection.
The lower river was added to the state river protection program in 1991, and to the federal Wild and Scenic System in 1996.
The threats to the long-term sustainability of Lamprey River resources, including water quality, water quantity, resident and anadromous fisheries, were increasingly perceived as occurring throughout the watershed.
www.rivernetwork.org /library/index.cfm?doc_id=257   (1365 words)

  
 Chapter 1 Water Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Although the Lamprey River is the largest river in town, flowing through the heart of downtown, only the northerly and northwest portions of the town, including the northern half of Tuttle Swamp, are within its direct watershed.
The lower Piscassic River, below the Packers Falls Dam, is often mistakenly considered to be part of the Lamprey River because it is an extension of the impounded waters behind the Macallen Dam that is located downstream on the Lamprey River.
Although neither the Piscassic River nor the lower portions of the Lamprey River in Newmarket are currently designated for protection under this program, this status could change or the program could be expanded to include non-designated river segments.
www.newmarketnh.gov /town_departments/planning/Chapter1WaterResources.htm   (9698 words)

  
 Land Conservation along the Lamprey River
Although it flows through coastal New Hampshire towns that have experienced tremendous development over the past five years, the Lamprey River remains a surprisingly scenic river where evidence of 20th century life is the exception.
The Lamprey Committee and Town of Lee were able to help the Verrettes realize their long-standing dream.
By purchasing conservation easements, accepting donations, and purchasing land outright, the Lamprey conservation efforts have protected farmland, wetland, and river habitats for the largest populations of regionally rare Blandings and Wood turtles know to be on the river, and forested riparian and upland habitats.
www.nps.gov /phso/rivers/lampreynews.htm   (345 words)

  
 Lamprey River Overview
From the southern Lee town line to the confluence with the Piscassic rivers, the Lamprey River's shoreline, natural floodplain, and wetlands provide a range of wildlife habitats.
The designated segment of the Lamprey River is rich in history.
Congress has designated the Lamprey River segment from the Bunker Pond Dam in the town of Epping to the confluence with the Piscassic River in the vicinity of the Durham-Newmarket town line as part of the Wild and Scenic River system.
www.nps.gov /nero/rivers/lamprey.htm   (189 words)

  
 NH WRRC Lamprey River Hydrologic Observatory Project (LRHO)
The entire Lamprey River basin is referred to as the Lamprey River Hydrologic Observatory (LRHO) and serves as a platform to study the hydrology and biogeochemistry of a suburban basin.
A large portion of the Lamprey River Hydrologic Observatory project is funded by the Connecticut River Airshed-Watershed Consortium (CRAWC).
CRAWC is a consortium of environmental research faculty from the four land-grant universities in the four states, which share the Connecticut River basin and was formed to study the transport of contaminants along interfacial pathways.
www.wrrc.unh.edu /lrho   (416 words)

  
 FR Doc 04-28162
Identification of lamprey species is made more difficult because lamprey species are in the adult stage for a relatively short duration of their life.
Habitat The Kern brook lamprey is known to occur in four of the San Joaquin River tributaries emerging from the west side of the Sierra Nevada mountains and has been observed at elevations of 100 to 1,000 feet (30 to 305 meters) (Moyle et al.
The petition also specifically addressed the Kern brook lamprey in its discussion of the inadequacy of regulatory mechanisms to manage dam operations within the Kern brook lamprey's range, under Factor D. These are the only threats for which the petition specifically addresses the Kern brook lamprey, as the petition primarily focuses on the Pacific lamprey.
a257.g.akamaitech.net /7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/04-28162.htm   (6629 words)

  
 Columbia River Lamprey Technical Workgroup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Lampreys are widely distributed in the Pacific Northwest, particularly the Columbia River basin.
Until recently, conserving native lampreys was not a management priority, despite their commercial, ecological, economic, and cultural values.
Current information suggests that lamprey populations are declining, and in January 2003, four species of lamprey (Lampetra tridentata, L.
columbiariver.fws.gov /lamprey.htm   (197 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Local / More N.H. towns giving the nod to kindergarten   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Angelo Trodella (left) and Ariel Dussault have their snack in Susan Boynton's class at the Lamprey River Elementary School in Raymond, N.H., one of the few towns in New Hampshire to have kindergarten classes.
Lamprey River is among a growing number of public schools in New Hampshire adding kindergarten.
As Massachusetts and other states debate whether to dramatically expand early childhood education, New Hampshire is slowly shedding its status as the only state in the nation that does not offer public kindergarten in every school district.
www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2004/12/26/more_nh_towns_giving_the_nod_to_kindergarten   (555 words)

  
 Exeter News-Letter News: Heating oil leaks into Lamprey River
The leak raised the concern of possible water pollution since the ditch empties into the Lamprey River once the tide comes in.
Only several ounces of the pollutant actually made it into the river, according to Leathers, but it was enough to bring in the state Department of Environmental Services.
The Newmarket Fire Department was called to the scene first, but it later deferred jurisdiction to the state and the property owners, as it involves the Lamprey River.
www.seacoastonline.com /2003news/exeter/10072003/news/54105.htm   (364 words)

  
 Watershed Town Profiles
1) Durham Reservoir, that is fed by the Oyster River and the Lamprey River as back-up during periods of drought.
Many canoeists access the Lamprey River from Mary Blair Park in West Epping, the bridge at Route 87, north of the Route 125 bridge, and behind Town Hall, although the slope to the river is steep here.
This 30 acre parcel of land is being donated to the Conservation Commission by a husband and wife, that are residents of Newmarket.
www.decision-sciences.com /Lamprey_River/watershed_town_profiles.htm   (4380 words)

  
 CRFPO Habitat and Population Assessment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The western brook lamprey lives only in freshwater streams.
Smaller than Pacific lamprey, western brook lampreys reach 8 inches in length.
Little is known about the biology of the river lamprey.
www.fws.gov /pacific/columbiariver/programs/lamprey.htm   (319 words)

  
 Lamprey River Youth Soccer
The Lamprey River Youth Soccer exists solely for the benefit or our kids and as such we will never post the contact information for any child on the web page or make it publicly available.
Lamprey River Youth Soccer provides the youth of Epping with a soccer program that builds their self-esteem and confidence in a learning environment with age and ability appropriate competitive spirit.
Lamprey River Youth Soccer mission is to make the soccer player of Epping a well-rounded individual.
www.eppingsoccer.com   (340 words)

  
 Pacific Lamprey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Pacific lamprey, a parasitic anadromous species, has been found from Point Canoas, Baja California, to the Bering Sea and Japan (Fry 1973; Hart 1973; Miller and Lea 1972).
In the study area, Pacific lamprey were reported in the Sacramento-San Joaquin river system by Rutter (1908).
In the American River, many lamprey nests were found in close proximity.
elib.cs.berkeley.edu /kopec/tr9/html/sp-pacific-lamprey.html   (780 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Connecticut (river)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Connecticut (river), river, northeastern United States, longest in New England.
The three major rivers draining Connecticut flow southward to Long Island Sound.
The Connecticut River, New England’s longest river, flows southward...
encarta.msn.com /Connecticut_(river).html   (126 words)

  
 SaveOurGroundwater.org - Letter from Lamprey River Advisory Committee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Three water bodies that are contributors to the Lamprey are in the potentially impacted area:: the Little River, the North River are tributaries, and Mendums Pond is considered to be a potential source of water for the River during droughts.
While this withdrawal is not directly from the River, theconcern remains: this project may result in water which contributes to the Lamprey being removed and shipped out of the Piscataqua River Basin.
But anything happening in the watershed has the potential to impact the river, and we request that DES keep us advised of details of the Impact Study upon which the ultimate approval/disapproval decision will be made.
www.saveourgroundwater.org /letters/lamprey_des_letter.html   (641 words)

  
 ABC News: Feds to Consider Protection for Lamprey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
GRANTS PASS, Ore. Dec 2, 2004 — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to review whether four species of lamprey found on the West Coast should be protected by the Endangered Species Act.
"Lamprey have declined dramatically and need the safety net of the Endangered Species Act to survive," said Joseph Vaile of the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center.
The young spend four to six years buried in silt or mud on river bottoms, filter feeding on microscopic vegetation, before migrating to the ocean, where they fatten up for the spawning run scavenging, eating smaller fish and sometimes attaching themselves to salmon and marine mammals.
abcnews.go.com /US/wireStory?id=298961   (448 words)

  
 Lamprey River Farm homepage and author Janet Larson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Lamprey River Farm homepage and author Janet Larson
Border Collies at Lamprey River Farm, with previous puppy litter links.
NEBCA trial results from the event at Lamprey River Farm on August 14-15, 1999.
space.unh.edu /~jel   (43 words)

  
 Checklist of Freshwater Fishes Native to North America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Percidae (Perches and Darters) : Percopsidae (Trout-Perches) : Petromyzontidae (Lampreys)
Lampetra hubbsi (Vladykov and Kott 1976) Kern brook lamprey
Notropis atherinoides atherinoides Rafinesque 1818 river emerald shiner
www.nanfa.org /bccdiversity.shtml   (4887 words)

  
 River lamprey - Lampetra fluviatilis - ARKive
A further primitive characteristic is that the skeleton consists of cartilage and not bone.
It is bluish grey or green on the back and sides and the underside is white.
The larval stages of different lampreys are very similar in appearance.
www.arkive.org /species/ARK/fish/Lampetra_fluviatilis   (179 words)

  
 Lamprey River - NH
The Lamprey River is best after a good rain or early spring.
Depending on water height, there are a couple of trees you can either go over or under but may have to get out of kayak.
Pull out place is in Lee on Rt 152 near the Lamprey River Campground before the bridge.
www.paddling.net /places/showReport.html?848   (112 words)

  
 Lamprey River Real Estate New-Hampshire Rockingham County
At Lamprey River Real Estate, houses become homes.
If you wish to edit your listing please click the edit listing link above and scroll to the bottom of your page.
Lamprey River Real Estate - 237 Calef Highway - Epping, NH 03042 - 603-679-5700 -
valuecom.com /acclaim/New-Hampshire/Real_Estate_Services/Lamprey_River_Real_Estate.html   (117 words)

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