Do lamprey eels and hagfish feed on other fish?

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2026-02-07 10:30

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Lamprey eels are parasitic and feed on the blood and tissues of other fish by attaching to them with their suction-cup mouths. In contrast, hagfish are scavengers that primarily feed on dead or dying fish, as they lack jaws and instead use their slime-producing capabilities to access the insides of carcasses. While both have unique feeding strategies, neither actively hunts healthy fish like many other predators do.

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