Homarus americanus

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Homarus americanus - lobster of Atlantic coast of America

American lobster, Maine lobster, Northern lobster

true lobster - large edible marine crustaceans having large pincers on the first pair of legs

genus Homarus, Homarus - type genus of the family Homaridae: common edible lobsters

American lobster, Maine lobster, Northern lobster - flesh of cold-water lobsters having large tender claws; caught from Maine to the Carolinas

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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.

Partial characterization of digestive proteases in adults of bigclaw river shrimp Macrobrachium carcinus

Lobster trap video: in situ video surveillance of the behavior of Homarus americanus in and around traps.

Underwater video surveillance of American lobsters (Homarus americanus) to understand saturation levels in lobster traps

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.

MACROALGAL AND SEAGRASS DIETS ALTER EPIBIOTIC BACTERIAL COMMUNITIES ON THE BLUE CRAB CALLINECTES SAPIDUS AND THE AMERICAN LOBSTER HOMARUS AMERICANUS

After hatching, American lobsters Homarus americanus likely first come into contact with shelter during the late postlarval (decapodid) stage, known as stage IV.

Effects of prior experience on shelter-seeking behavior of juvenile American lobsters

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.

Florida lobster--with a side of Greek! Just in time for season's open

The American lobster, Homarus americanus (Milne-Edwards) supports is a multi-billion dollar fishery in Atlantic Canada and New England.

Potential use of mussel farms as multitrophic on-growth sites for American lobster, Homarus americanus (Milne Edwards)

Effects of crude oils on the feeding behavior of lobster Homarus americanus. Environmental Pollution, 6: 77-86.

Acute toxicity of water soluble fraction of crude oil to the early life stages of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Interestingly, research has shown that some species are able to recognize individuals that they have encountered in the recent past such as two species of hermit crabs [46-48], crab [49], mantis shrimp Gonodactylus festae [50, 51], lobsters Homarus americanus [52], and crayfish [53].

Sensory systems and environmental change on behavior during social interactions

With: Brian Jannelle Adrian Guillette, Arthur Smith, Asterias Vulgaris, Callinectes Sapidus, Christopher Swampstead, Cleona Celata, Clyde Lee, Declan Conneely, Fulmaris Glacialis, Gadus Morhua, Hippoglossus Hippoglossus, Homarus Americanus, Johnny Gatcombe, Larus Marinus, Larus Argentatus Smithonianus.