lampern

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Definition von lampern im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

The European river lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis

Lampetra fluviatilis (the lampern or river lamprey) undergoes a spawning migration in British rivers during the period between November and February, after which the animals spend from 4 to 6 months in fresh water prior to spawning.

The river lamprey (Ammocœtes, or Lampetra, fluviatilis)

Silbentrennung

lam·pern

Etymologie

() From Middle English laumproun, adopted from Old French lampreon, diminutive of lampreie (“lamprey”).