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In a limited sense. One definition of analogy is an agreement in details or features, which lobsters and crabs share; but, the words crab and lobster in common usage have distinct and separate meanings; a crab is not a type of lobster nor is a lobster a kind of crab. Probably a matter of opinion but it would seem to stretch credibilty to take license for direct substitution of one for the other in literature. It might be better to say they have analgous characteristics or analogous structures. The term analogy is used in evolutionary Biology do describe a common descent: indeed, crabs and lobsters do share a significant portion of their taxonomy, for example, those categories which describe marine crustaceans.
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What rhymes with mobster?
lobster and mobster is not a word lobster
What genus is a lobster in?
The American lobster and European lobster belong to genus Homarus (H americanus and H. gammarus respectively). The Cape lobster was moved to genus Homarinus.
The largest living arthropod is a?
The largest non-extinct arthropod in size was a Japanese spider crab caught in 1921 measuring about 12 feet across the claws. The heaviest on record was a lobster weighing about 45 pounds. On land, the largest is the coconut crab at about 3 feet across. Some anecdotal evidence exists for even larger crustaceans, based on recovered exoskeletons/exuviae.
How old is Larry the Lobster from SpongeBob SquarePants?
Larry, the strong and tough lobster form the Spongebob Squarepants show, is 24 years old.
Where is the largest lobster at in the world located?
The laragest lobster is the American lobster. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland in Canada to North Carolina in the United States. It likes rocky and sandy sea floors.
What is the difference between lobster meat and crab meat?
Lobster meat comes from a lobster. Crab meat comes from a crab. Texture wise: Lobster meat is tougher than crab meat and not as sweet.
Is a lobster a crab?
No
What preditores does a seahorse have?
squid whales sharks crab lobster squid whales sharks crab lobster
Is sebastion a crab or labster?
lobster
What are types of crustaceans?
crab, lobster
What is the scientific name for a crab Also what is the scientific name of a lobester Is it crusteans?
Crab is a suborder, not a species so it does not have a scientific name. Lobster is a family so it also does not have a scientif name. Japanese Spider Crab - Macrocheira kaempferi Masked Crab - Corystes cassivelaunus Vernal Crab - Liocarcinus vernalis Circular Crab - Atelecyclus rotundatus Cape Lobster - Homarinus capensis American Lobster - Homarus americanus European Lobster - Homarus gammarus Carribean Lobster -Metanephrops binghami
Does Zac Efron like lobster?
Yes he does like lobster but he HATES crab.
Is lobster a molusk?
No. A lobster and crab is a crustacean. An octopus, squid and cuttlefish are mollusks.
Where can you find Red Lobster recipes with crab?
To get recipies for red lobster dishes you can go to the red lobster website, or various other websites dealing with crab recipies, seafood sites and such.
What are relatives of the hermit crab?
The lobster, and spiders
What kind of crab is zoidberg?
Zoidberg is a lobster.
What is Ariel's favorite food?
Lobster or crab
