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It depends which lobster you are talking about. The typical American and Canadian lobster, with large claws, is Homarus americanus. There are also spiny lobsters which occur in tropical waters around the world. In California and the Carribean, it is likely a member of the genus Panulirus. But in other parts of world, it could be Jasus or Palinurus, or any of 5 other genera.
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Is there a scientific name for shellfish not the fish but the family?
There is no specific scientific name for shellfish because shellfish is a non-scientific way of describing a large number of invertibrate food items such as lobster, scallops, muscles and shrimp. Mostly 'shellfish' are either molluscs or crustaceans.
Where would a lobster fit into a scientific classification?
A lobster belongs to the phylum Arthropoda, class Malacostraca, order Decapoda, and family Nephropidae.
Classification of shellfish?
Shellfish can be classified into two main categories: crustaceans and mollusks. Crustaceans include shrimp, crab, and lobster, while mollusks include clams, mussels, oysters, and scallops. These classifications are based on the anatomical features and characteristics of the different species.
What is the scientific name for a shellfish?
The "true oysters" are members of the family Ostreidae. This family includes the edible oysters, which mainly belong to the genera Ostrea, Crassostrea, Ostreola or Saccostrea. Examples are the Edible Oyster, Ostrea edulis, Eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica, Olympia Oyster Ostreola conchaphila, Pacific Oyster Crassostrea gigas, Sydney rock oyster Saccostrea glomerata, and the Wellfleet oyster (a variety of C. virginica).
How did the locust get its name?
Coined in the early 14th century CE and describing a grasshopper, the English language word locust comes from the Old French language word languste, which in turn derives from the Latin language word locusta, describing a locust, or a lobster.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the shellfish American lobster?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Homarus americanus.
Is there a scientific name for shellfish not the fish but the family?
There is no specific scientific name for shellfish because shellfish is a non-scientific way of describing a large number of invertibrate food items such as lobster, scallops, muscles and shrimp. Mostly 'shellfish' are either molluscs or crustaceans.
Where would a lobster fit into a scientific classification?
A lobster belongs to the phylum Arthropoda, class Malacostraca, order Decapoda, and family Nephropidae.
A shrimp is a slender shellfish related to a crab and a?
lobster is your answer!!
What shellfish name begins with the letter l?
lobster
What is a hinky pinky for gangster shellfish?
mobster lobster
What is the name of baby lobster?
a baby lobster is sometimes called a cricket.
Classification of shellfish?
Shellfish can be classified into two main categories: crustaceans and mollusks. Crustaceans include shrimp, crab, and lobster, while mollusks include clams, mussels, oysters, and scallops. These classifications are based on the anatomical features and characteristics of the different species.
What do you call a baby lobster who won't share his toys?
Selfish, or would that be shellfish?
What shellfish begins with L?
Lobster and Loco are two shellfish that begin with an L. Lobster is a crustacean and loco are a mollusk.
What is a thick creamy lobster soup?
A rich, thickened cream soup that is often made with shellfish is a bisque or chowder. I can think of two delicious soups that are rich and creamy and have shellfish as ingredients called New England Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque. There are many others, too
What fresh fish can you eat if you have shellfish allergy?
If you're only allergic to shellfish (crab, lobster, shrimp), then you should be fine with any regular fish.
