WILL IT BITE?! - Giant Bloodsucking Parasite!

The video explores the threat of invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes, detailing their biology, history of invasion, and impact on local fish populations. The host conducts an experiment to determine if sea lampreys pose a threat to humans by allowing them to attempt to feed on him. Despite their fearsome reputation, the lampreys do not feed on human blood, suggesting they are not a threat to humans. The video concludes with a discussion on successful control efforts to manage sea lamprey populations.

How do sea lampreys feed on their prey, and what adaptations do they have for this?

What are the consequences of the sea lamprey invasion on native fish populations?

Explain the method used by Carrie Peterson to test if sea lampreys would feed on humans.

What measures are being taken to control the sea lamprey population in the Great Lakes?