Lamprey (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

Lamprey

Caption

One of just two vertebrates without a jaw, sea lampreys that are wreaking havoc in Midwestern fisheries are simultaneously helping scientists understand the origins of two important stem cells.

Credit

T. Lawrence, Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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