COMMON LOBSTER |
HOMARUS VULGARIS |
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| Fig 1 |
DESCRIPTION: The carapace length can reach up to 40cm
making this common crustacean quite an impressive catch. The body
is a dark blue with variable sandy flecks. DISTRIBUTION: Common around all coasts. HABITAT: Crevices and small caves in deep water
although smaller specimens can be found at low tide in rock pools. BEST TIME TO SEE: All year round. |