
Lobster - Wikipedia
Lobsters are malacostracans decapod crustaceans of the family Nephropidae[1] or its synonym Homaridae. [2] . They have long bodies with muscular tails and live in crevices or burrows on …
American lobster - Wikipedia
The American lobster (Homarus americanus) is a species of lobster found on the Atlantic coast of North America, chiefly from Labrador to New Jersey. It is also known as Atlantic lobster, …
Lobster | Definition, Habitat, Diet, Species, & Facts | Britannica
Mar 19, 2025 · lobster, any of numerous marine crustaceans (phylum Arthropoda, order Decapoda) constituting the families Homaridae (or Nephropsidae), true lobsters; Palinuridae, …
Anatomy & Biology - Lobster Institute - University of Maine
Here are the basic parts of a lobster and their function: Abdomen — the section commonly referred to as the “tail”. Antennae — tactile organs, having a sense of touch. Antennules — …
13 Types of Lobster From Around the World - American Oceans
We will cover several different types of lobsters, including the American lobster, the spiny lobster, and the rock lobster. Discover each species’ habitat, range, dietary habits, distinctive traits, …
9 Fast Facts About Lobsters - ThoughtCo
Dec 1, 2019 · Lobsters are marine invertebrates, the group of animals without a notochord (a rigid, cartilaginous spinal structure). Like many invertebrates lacking a "backbone," lobsters …
American Lobster Fact & Information Guide - American Oceans
The American lobster (Homarus americanus) is a crustacean species found on the Atlantic coast of North America, found from Labrador, Canada to Cape Hatteras. With its giant claws, the …
Lobster Animal Facts - Nephropidae - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · Lobsters are animals that are closely related to insects because they have an exoskeleton and jointed legs like a spider. They’re omnivores, eating both fish and algae. …
Fun Facts About Luscious Lobsters - NOAA Fisheries
The American lobster is also known as the Massachusetts lobster, the Maine lobster, the Canadian lobster or the North Atlantic lobster. Where are lobsters caught? The American …
Amazing Facts about Lobsters - OneKindPlanet
Amazing Facts About the Lobster. There are two main types of lobster species: clawed and spiny lobsters. Clawed lobsters have a pincer and crusher claw which can be on either the left or …