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It all depends on where you are (season/ district).
In certain areas, such as in Nova Scotia: Female lobsters can be harvested if they do not have any eggs on them (under the tail) OR are not V notched.
A V notch is a notch made on the back tail flipper, with a special plier type tool. If a V notched lobster is caught..it cannot be brought to market, legally. Usually all female lobsters that are caught and have eggs: are V notched to identify them as active reproducers once the eggs are released.
SO..the only female lobsters that make it to market: are active reproducing females that have not been V Notched while carrying eggs and have since dropped their eggs. I am not sure; but I think non reproducing female lobsters are too small (undersized) to legally be caught.
What else can I help you with?
What is a seedy lobster?
A female lobster that has eggs (or "seeds") all over it's underbelly. It is illegal to catch seedy lobsters, they are supposed to be thrown back into the ocean.
Do lobsters lay eggs?
Yes, lobsters do lay eggs. Female lobsters carry their eggs on their abdomen until they hatch into larvae. The eggs hatch into tiny lobster larvae that float in the water before eventually settling to the ocean floor.
Why are some lobsters one claw bigger than the other claw?
Some lobsters have one claw larger than the other due to a phenomenon called bilateral gynandromorphy, where individuals have both male and female characteristics. This can result in one side having a larger claw typical of a male lobster, while the other side has a smaller claw like a female lobster. It is a rare occurrence in crustaceans.
Are lobster guts used in stuffing?
Most of the "non-meat" parts of a lobster are not edible; the exception is the 'roe', which is the eggs inside a female lobster (taste somewhat like caviar). The green stuff in the lobster is called tomalley and is very edible. It is actually the liver and is very tasty! The part you must watch out for is a small sac behind the eyes of the lobster, it will make you sick! In thirty years of fishing for lobsters and eating them myself this is what I know and know best!
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 a female lobster called?
A female lobster is called a Hen.
When a lobster gives birth how many does it deliver?
Female lobsters carry their eggs (known as berries) beneath their abdomen, attached to structures called spinnerets. The number of eggs is related to the size of the female, and is typically about 5,000 eggs for a 10 in (25 cm) long female, and 40,000 for a 14 in (36 cm) long animal. However, one 17 in (43 cm) long female had 63,000 eggs, and another slightly larger one had 97,000.
What is black liquid in female lobster?
The black liquid found in female lobsters is primarily an organ called the hepatopancreas, which functions similarly to a liver and pancreas in other animals. This organ processes nutrients and stores fats, and the dark coloration is due to the presence of pigments and accumulated materials. During the reproductive season, the liquid may also contain eggs or developing embryos, contributing to its appearance.
What is a female crab or lobster a three letter word h n?
hen
What are facts about crustaceans?
The teeth of a crab are in its stomach. Japanese Spider Crab is the oldest crab of the world and is also believed to be the most deep-living crab as well as the one with the longest lifespan. Blue crabs have a striking appearance on land, although their blue shell helps them blend in when they are under water. Female blue crabs have rose tips on their claws, creating the appearance of nail polish. Lobsters can produce noises. Lobsters have a mechanism of producing sound similar to a violin. The lobster drags its antenna across bumps next to its eyes to create noise. The screech of the lobster's violin produces a noise that can scare off animals which are trying to eat it.
How can you tell a male lobster from a female lobster?
A. Female lobster generally are wider in the upper dorsal tail region. This allows room in the tail to store the premature eggs. Females can also be distinguished by their soft, thin set of first pleopods (swimmerets). Males have a hard, thicker set of first pleopods, and have smaller hard appendages (masculina) attached to their second set of pleopods.
Where does the female lobster carry the egg?
The female lobster carries her eggs on the pleopods, which are small, feathery appendages located on the underside of her abdomen. After fertilization, she attaches the eggs to these pleopods, where they remain protected until they hatch. The female will carry the eggs in this manner for several months, depending on water temperature and other environmental factors.
