Homarus


Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Homarus - type genus of the family Homaridae: common edible lobstersHomarus - type genus of the family Homaridae: common edible lobsters
arthropod genus - a genus of arthropods
family Homaridae, Homaridae - large-clawed lobsters
Homarus americanus, Maine lobster, Northern lobster, American lobster - lobster of Atlantic coast of America
Homarus vulgaris, European lobster - lobster of Atlantic coast of Europe
Cape lobster, Homarus capensis - small lobster of southern Africa
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
References in periodicals archive ?
The lobster, carrying roe on its underside, is five times heavier than the common species of spiny lobster (panulirus homarus) found along the east coast of Taiwan, which weigh up to only 600 grams and are 20 cm in length, Chi said.
The digestive proteases of the American lobster (Homarus americanus) and the Japanese spiny lobster (Panulirus japonicus), presents an optimal pH range of 7 to 8 (Brockerhoff et al., 1970; Galgani & Nagayama, 1987), while the maximum digestive enzymatic activity of the multienzymatic extracts of M.
Catch per unit of effort (CPUE) is currently the most widely used indicator of abundance for the American lobster (Homarus ameri canus), which is the focus of one of the most valuable fisheries in the United States and Canada.
The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896) and the American lobster (Homarus americanus Milne-Edwards, 1837) are omnivores and include both algae and vascular plants in their diets (Ennis 1973, Scarratt 1980, Elner & Campbell 1987, Rosas et al.
Head over to Pointe-du-Chene Wharf Road to visit baby lobsters at the Homarus Eco Centre (ecocentrehomarus.
After hatching, American lobsters Homarus americanus likely first come into contact with shelter during the late postlarval (decapodid) stage, known as stage IV.
The restaurant sources its beef from Niman Ranch, its chicken from Coleman Farms and its lobster from Homarus, which delivers fresh Maine lobster from sea to plate in less than a day.
Florida's spiny lobsters have a unique flavor, generally a bit stronger than the large-clawed northern lobster (Homarus americanus, American lobster), and one that doesn't need to be enhanced with gooey sauces.
The American lobster, Homarus americanus (Milne-Edwards) supports is a multi-billion dollar fishery in Atlantic Canada and New England.