Lobster

The American lobster and European lobster belong to genus Homarus (H americanus and H. gammarus respectively). The Cape lobster was moved to genus Homarinus.

Generally Lobsters live to about 40 or 50 years. Lobsters living to the age of 100 is not uncommon. George the lobster (20 lbs) has been recorded at 140 years old. Guinness book of world records measured a lobster at 44.4 pounds which could have been far older.

It takes approximately seven years (depending on the water temperature) for a lobster to grow to legal harvesting size (1-1 1/4 lb.). After that, a lobster will grow about 1 pound for every 3 years.

It is interesting to note that lobsters show no real signs of aging, other than growing. They actually can reproduce and stay fertile continuously! Since the lobster gains weight as it ages it becomes more and more difficult for it to stay alive.

The secret lies in their telomeres.

Telomeres are found at the end of chromosomes for all living creatures. As we age and cells divide, the telomeres shorten because the polymerase cuts data off the end. And eventually it cuts into important data leading to cell failure. Either lobsters telomeres are much longer, taking a much longer time to shorten, or the polymerase does not trim the telomeres. Allowing them to 'maintain their youth' indefinitely.

Professor Jelle Atema of Boston University, who has studied lobsters for decades, wants to test the animal's limits. Right now, he has a 15-pound lobster living in a cage, free from predators and pathogens. Even in these idyllic conditions, it will be years before Professor Atema's lobster approaches any records.

New ways have been found to measure the age of a lobster by analyzing its brain. Scientists found that growth (Molting) rings could be found in the eyestalk - a stalk connected to the body with an eyeball on the end - of lobsters, crabs and shrimp. Estimating age would be a matter of estimating how often molting happens, and counting the rings.

Its internal gills, and armour.

On the American lobster you might be familiar with, that has the large front claws (not the spiny lobster with the giant antenna but tiny claws) there is a larger claw and a smaller one. The bigger one is for crushing prey and has rounded bumps; the smaller is a cutter and has sharp inside edges used for holding and tearing prey.

English (the language) speakers refer to the creature as Lobster. The word originates from Middle English 'lopster', which comes from Old English 'loppestre' which means, spider-creature.

i dont think it will hurt u. ive ate it since i was a kid and im 54 now and ive fished lobster for 30 years so i ate a few. im still here to tell you about it so that should answer your question

Isopods are crustaceans, as are lobsters. Crustaceans are a class in the phylum Arthropoda.

Fish, however, are a class in the phylum Chordata, or vertebrates. So, not related to isopods, or lobsters. ^^

The american lobster's taxonomy would look like:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Crustacea

Class: Malacostraca

Order: Decapoda

Family: Nephropidae

Genus: Homarus

Species: H. americanus

Yes, lobsters are arthropods. They belong to the phylum Arthropoda, which includes insects, spiders, crabs, and shrimp. Lobsters have hard exoskeletons, jointed legs, and segmented bodies characteristic of arthropods.

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.

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.

There seems to be lots of anecdotal evidence that lobster can be safely frozen and still taste good when frozen properly, for up to two years. The secret seems to be to keep air away from the meat, for example by vacuum sealing; this will not only prevent freezer burn but inhibit any oils from going rancid. Many recommend a salt-water rinse also since it seems the micro-organisms that make frozen fish smell fishier multiply more easily in fresh water; and that salt water can prevent meat from shrinking or becoming mushy. As always, be sure to inspect once thawed, cut away any meat that is suspect, and cook thoroughly.

The primary defensive feature in lobsters would be their behavior - avoidance of predators; they hide in crags or bury themselves in silt, or otherwise hide. This is especially important after they shed. A mottling or other coloration effects help. When confronted, they can use their claws to attack, or implement a flight reflex called the caridoid escape reaction by compressing their tail (abdomen) to swim backwards. There are also social defence behaviors, where they can group to increase mutual safety.

Lobsters don't have tentacles :P But they do have five pairs of legs.

A lobster is an arthropod, a classification of animals that includes insects. You could more accurately say lobsters are bugs rather than insects.

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I would disagree. A lobster is not a bug. It is a crustacean(Crustacea). True bugs are in the class Insecta, order Hemiptera, suborder Heteroptera. Crustacea and Insecta both belong in the phylum Arthropoda. From that point, the classification differs. "Bug" is used as a catch-all term in every day, non-taxonomic language to refer to crawly things and sometimes infectious organisms (bacteria) or non-living infectious agents (viruses). An entomologist would never refer to a lobster as a bug.

Studies have revealed a couple reasons lobsters march in a line; one is a significant reduce in drag in the liquid medium which has a payoff over the long distances they migrate. Another is for defense; when attacked the lead lobster turns around and they arrange in a defensive formation.

Cammie Island Episode

Animals without a brain, like jellyfish and sea anemones, have simple nerve cells that allow them to sense and respond to their environment, including detecting and reacting to potential harm. While their ability to feel pain is not fully understood, some studies suggest they can exhibit behaviors indicating the presence of discomfort or injury.

His first name is Eugene, but not sure about middle.

no, they don't, there body makes it hard for them to do so, only crabs move sideways

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Tomalley is the liver and pancreas of the lobster. It looks like a green paste inside the abdominal cavity of a cooked lobster. It is considered a delicacy and many people consider it the best part of a lobster. It can be eaten scooped from the cooked lobster or can be used to flavor sauces.

Note: this is often misspelled "tamale" or "tomale".

Some housecleaners in Boston are paid $20 per hour and bring their own supplies.

Come see what's fresh today,"

which replaces the longtime slogan,

"For the seafood lover in you."

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