Jawless Collection

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult female, digging redd nest on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult, on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult pair, courtship in redd nest on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) three adults, in redd nest on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult male, spent after having spawned, with scars and eye damage, on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Devonian sea, artwork
Devonian sea. Computer artwork of 8-inch-long (20 cm) Doryaspis sp. jaw-less fish swimming amongst sea anemones (order Actiniaria), crinoids (feathery), sea stars, ammonites (upper left)

Pteraspis prehistoric fish, artwork
Pteraspis prehistoric fish. Computer artwork of two Pteraspis sp. jaw-less fish swimming in a sea during the Devonian period (around 420 to 360 million years ago)

Extinct jawless fossil fish. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Arandaspis prehistoric fish, artwork. This extinct aquatic vertebrate lived in the Ordovician period, about 500 million years ago. Arandaspis was a precursor to true bony fish

Drepanaspis sp. prehistoric fish
Prehistoric fish. Computer artwork of two Drepanaspis gemuendenensis fish on the seabed in the Devonian period (408-360 million years ago)

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"Jawless Wonders: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Lampreys and Ancient Fish" Dive into the fascinating realm creatures, where ancient mysteries unfold. From the delicate Egg of a Lamprey lithograph dating back to 1923 to the captivating scenes captured in Hampshire's River Test, witness the extraordinary life cycle of Sea Lampreys. In June, as summer paints nature's canvas, we find ourselves immersed in an enchanting spectacle. A trio of adult Sea Lampreys gracefully nestles within redd nests on the stony riverbed. Their presence evokes awe as they prepare for courtship and spawning rituals that have been passed down through generations. With unwavering determination, an adult female diligently digs her redd nest, ensuring a safe haven for future generations. Meanwhile, another pair engages in a mesmerizing dance of courtship within their rocky sanctuary. The riverbed becomes a stage where love is expressed with elegance and grace. As we observe these remarkable creatures up close, we notice scars etched upon an exhausted male lamprey after fulfilling his duty as a devoted parent. These battle wounds tell tales of resilience and sacrifice—a testament to their survival instincts throughout evolution. Venturing further back in time takes us to Devonian seas teeming with prehistoric wonders. Artwork depicting Pteraspis prehistoric fish transports us to an era long gone but not forgotten—where jawless beings roamed freely alongside other extinct species. These glimpses into history remind us that despite lacking jaws or conventional features seen today, these jawless organisms thrived against all odds. They adapted ingeniously to their surroundings and left behind imprints forever etched within fossil records—an enduring legacy from our distant past. Join us on this journey through time—a celebration of resilience and diversity found among Earth's most enigmatic inhabitants—the jawless wonders that continue to captivate our imagination even today.