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Janice M. Plante (February 2007). "Maine to revisit lobsters on draggers ban". Commercial Fisheries News. 34 (6). Archived from the original on 2008-12-01 . Retrieved 2012-04-18. Homarus americanus commonly reaches 200–610 millimetres (8–24in) long and weighs 0.45–4.08 kilograms (1–9lb) in weight, but has been known to weigh as much as 20kg (44lb), making this the heaviest crustacean in the world. [11] Together with Sagmariasus verreauxi, it is also the longest decapod crustacean in the world; [2] an average adult is about 230mm (9in) long and weighs 680 to 910g (1.5 to 2lb). The longest American lobsters have a body (excluding claws) 64cm (25in) long. [2] According to Guinness World Records, the heaviest crustacean ever recorded was an American lobster caught off Nova Scotia, Canada, weighing 20.1kg (44.4lb). [11] [12] What: American-owned Sette has brought a piece of New York City to its exclusive London location within the Bulgari Hotel. The lobster offering is an Italian-American classic - lobster tagliolini - that sees thin squid ink tagliolini tossed through a rich tomato, basil and lobster sauce, before being topped off with spicy basil pangrattato for a little extra texture and flavour. Lobster pasta really nails the middle ground between luxury and comfort, and pasta fans will be pleased to know that all the pasta is made in-house too. Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2018-03-19). "Mandate and role". www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca . Retrieved 2021-01-23. a b Lang, Fred; Govind, C. K.; Costello, Walter J.; Greene, Sharon I. (1997). "Developmental Neuroethology: Changes in Escape and Defensive Behavior During Growth of the Lobster". Science. 197 (4304): 682–685. doi: 10.1126/science.197.4304.682. JSTOR 1744793. PMID 17776272. S2CID 23194965.A. D. M. Dove (2005). "Ultrastructural features of excretory calcinosis in the lobster, Homarus americanus Milne-Edwards". Journal of Fish Diseases. 28 (5): 313–316. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2761.2005.00632.x. PMID 15892758. Lobsters have two urinary bladders, located on either side of the head. Lobsters use scents to communicate what and where they are, and those scents are in the urine. They project long plumes of urine 1–2 meters (3ft 3in– 6ft 7in) in front of them, and do so when they detect a rival or a potential mate in the area. [16] Thorax [ edit ] Red lobster coloration is the typical result of cooking, which is caused by the chemical astaxanthin reacting with boiling water. [27] The estimated odds of catching a live red lobster are 1 in 10 million. [21] [28] Director Bob Bayer from the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine stated in 2016 that "the genetics of red lobsters are not as well understood" when compared to blue lobsters. [29] a b T. W. Beard; D. McGregor (2004). "Storage and care of live lobsters" (PDF). Laboratory Leaflet Number 66 (Revised). Lowestoft: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science. Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2011-03-15). "Facts on Canadian Fisheries". www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca . Retrieved 2021-01-23.

Jennifer Viegas (July 23, 2012). "Mysterious, colorful lobsters being caught". Discovery News . Retrieved July 24, 2012. The closest relative of H.americanus is the European lobster, Homarus gammarus. The two species are very similar, and can be crossed artificially, although hybrids are unlikely to occur in the wild since their ranges do not overlap. [13] The two species can be distinguished by several characteristics: [14] The natural diet of H.americanus is relatively consistent across different habitats. It is dominated by mollusks (especially mussels, clams and snails), echinoderms and polychaetes, although a wide range of other prey items may be eaten, including other crustaceans (such as crabs), brittle stars, cnidarians and small fish. [43] It will also feed on dead animals, as well as algae and eelgrass. [44] Since lobsters sometimes eat their own molted shell, they were thought to be cannabalistic, but this has never been recorded in the wild. [45] Lobsters in Maine have been shown to gain 35–55% of their calories from herring, which is used as bait for lobster traps. [46] Only 6% of lobsters entering lobster traps to feed are caught. The normal coloration of Homarus americanus is bluish green to brown with red spines due to a mixture of yellow, blue, and red pigments that occur naturally in the shell. [18] [6] On rare occasions these colors are distorted due to genetic mutations or conditions creating a spectacle for those who catch them. In 2012 it was reported that there has been an increase in these "rare" catches due to unclear reasons. Social media influence making reporting and sharing more accessible to a drop in predator populations have been suggested as possible reasons. [19] The lobsters mentioned below thus usually receive media coverage due to their rarity and eye appeal. [20] Colora b "Heaviest marine crustacean". Guinness World Records. Archived from the original on May 28, 2006 . Retrieved August 3, 2006.

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Justine Sterling (June 9, 2011). "Blue lobsters found in Canada, not eaten". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved August 29, 2011. The underside of the claw of H.americanus is orange or red, while that of H.gammarus is creamy white or very pale red. It may come across as an insignificant part of the business but these minor details can make a huge difference and separate the leader from the herd. Here are some interesting ways to use lobster bibs to stand out from the crowd, get more eyes on your brand, and make customers for life! The first pair of pereiopods (legs) is armed with a large, asymmetric pair of claws. [2] The larger one is the "crusher", and has rounded nodules used for crushing prey; the other is the "cutter" or "gripper", which has sharp inner edges and is used for holding or tearing the prey. [14] Whether the crusher claw is on the left side or right side of its body determines whether a lobster is left or right handed. [17] Coloration [ edit ]

What: Located in Radisson hotels, Steak and Lobster takes simplicity to a whole new level without compromising on quality. They source their top-notch ingredients directly from Northern Ireland, and the food does what it says on the tin - expect steak and lobster cooked on the grill and paired with paprika fries or zesty lemon salad. Most people go for this option given the name, but don't sleep on the excellent brioche lobster roll with horseradish garlic mayo. John S. Burk (2011). "Northern lobster ( Homarus americanus)". The Wildlife of New England: A Viewer's Guide. University Press of New England. pp.265–266. ISBN 978-1-58465-834-4. Common names for northern lobster (Homarus americanus)". Encyclopedia of Life . Retrieved May 16, 2014.

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