Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of lobster: "Homarus americanus" is the scientific name for the American lobster, a large marine crustacean found primarily along the Atlantic coast of North America. It is characterized by its large claws and is a commercially important seafood species.

Usage

• The term "Homarus americanus" is used in formal, scientific, or technical contexts such as marine biology, zoology, fisheries, and culinary discussions to specify this particular species.
• In everyday conversation, people typically use the common name "American lobster" or simply "lobster" when the context is clear.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The study focused on the population dynamics of Homarus americanus in the Gulf of Maine.
• General/Culinary Context:
  • The menu featured a steamed Homarus americanus with drawn butter. (While formal, this might appear on a high-end menu.)

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Classification: The name is used to precisely identify the species within the genus , distinguishing it from its close relative, the European lobster ().
• In Regulatory and Conservation Contexts: The scientific name is used in legal documents, fishing regulations, and international trade agreements to avoid ambiguity.

Variants and Related Words

• American lobster (n): The common name for .
• Northern lobster (n): Another common name for this species.
• Homarus (n): The genus to which this species belongs, which also includes .
• Nephropidae (n): The family of clawed lobsters, which includes the genus .

Synonyms

• American lobster: The primary common name synonym.
• Northern lobster: A less frequently used common name synonym.
• Maine lobster: A common market name, referring to a key harvesting region.

Related Phrases and Terms

• Clawed lobster: A descriptive term for lobsters in the family Nephropidae, which possess large, distinct claws, as opposed to "spiny lobsters" which do not.
• Shellfish: A broad category including crustaceans like .
• Crustacean: The larger class of arthropods to which lobsters belong.

Noun

1. lobster of Atlantic coast of America