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A lobsters live starts as an egg which hatches and is released as larvae by the female, where they drift to the surface in their planktonic phase, which lasts for a couple months. At this stage they are only a few millimeters across, and do not resemble adults, but look more like small shrimp. These grow and moult a few times, the third time being a metamorphasis where they resemble an adult, and about a half inch across, where they begin to drift to the sea bottom (the benthic phase). Initially they hide all the time, as they continue to grow and moult they begin to venture out more to forage.
It is not known exactly how old they can get and it's possible they do not have an age limit; the largest lobster on record was about one meter in length and weighed in around 45 pounds.
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How does the lobster help the economy?
The economic importance of lobster is tied to the food service industry, particularly seafood restaurants, for which lobsters are caught and harvested. Hence the economy is supported by concerns which equip suppliers, and that catch, process, or transport lobsters or lobster meat. Without human consumption of lobster they would have a negligible economic impact. Commercial aquaculture operations are somewhat unprofitable owing to the slow growth of the species and the lobster tendency to cannibalism.
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.
Describe the steps of the making of a seed?
germination is the process of a seed sprouting and growing.
How old is Larry the Lobster from SpongeBob SquarePants?
Larry, the strong and tough lobster form the Spongebob Squarepants show, is 24 years old.
If a lobster loses a claw it is capable of growing a new one . what process makes this possible?
I dont know the answer and has no friends to ask.
What are examples of regeneration?
A lobster growing back it's claw A starfish growing back a lost arm
When is lobster mating season in Maine?
It happens in the summer just as the female lobster sheds its shell. She releases a pheromone that attracts the male lobster to begin the mating process.
What is the biggest lobster?
Currently we can't tell the biggest lobster, but since lobsters continue to grow throughout their lifetime, they can get pretty big! The largest lobster that has been caught was in between 3 to 4 feet. It was estimated that this lobster was growing for around 100 years, but they can't really tell because of all of the molting that a lobster does.
How many times do you turn the lobster on Big Nate island?
Once. But you have to be at the lighthouse crank. Use the lobster and it will automatically complete the process.
If a lobster loses its claws?
I dont know the answer and has no friends to ask.
What are the major industries in Maine?
The Are wood products, lobster fishing, growing potatoes, and natural and agriculture resources.
What is the shedding process of a lobster called?
When crustaceans shed their shells it is called "molting."
What term is defined as the process of growing trees for business?
Silviculture is defined as the process of growing trees for business.
What term is defined as the process of growing trees of business?
Silviculture is defined as the process of growing trees for business.
Why is the boy-girl relationship part of the growing process?
Why does the boy and girl relationship part of the growing process
When you boil a lobster do you boil the water first then put the lobster in the pot or put the lobster in the pot while the water boils?
You can boil the lobster in 2 ways. 1. if you don't want it to turn out too soft you would boil the water first then put in the lobster. That allows the lobster to cook quicker and it turns out slightly crunchy. 2. If you want the lobster to turn out soft and tender you have to put the lobster ion with the water and boil both at the same time. That makes the lobster moist from the water and then it cooks well, however it takes a bit longer than the other way because there is the process of the water boiling and then the lobster has to have time to cook.
