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クラマスヤツメ

Meanings

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noun

Klamath river lamprey

A specific species of lamprey (Lampetra similis) native to the Klamath River basin in North America. Used in biological and ecological contexts.

クラマスヤツメは北きたアメリカのクラマス川がわ流りゅう域いきに生せい息そくする。
The Klamath river lamprey inhabits the Klamath River basin in North America.

Similar words

ヤツメウナギ
ヤツメウナギ is the general term for lamprey, while クラマスヤツメ refers specifically to the Klamath river lamprey species.

Etymology

From English 'Klamath' (the river name) + ヤツメ (lamprey). The exact derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the species name.