Homarus vulgaris

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Definition

Proper noun: * A species of lobster: Homarus vulgaris is the scientific name for the European lobster, a large marine crustacean found primarily in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and parts of the Mediterranean Sea. It is characterized by its dark blue shell, which turns red when cooked, and its two large, powerful claws.

Usage
  • The species Homarus vulgaris is commercially important for fisheries.
  • Marine biologists study the migration patterns of Homarus vulgaris.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification, the binomial name Homarus vulgaris is always italicized. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.
Variants and Related Words
  • European lobster (n): The common name for .
  • Homarus americanus (n): The scientific name for the American lobster, a closely related species.
  • Nephropidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
  • European lobster
  • Common lobster
Notes
  • This is a scientific Latin name used in biology and zoology. It is not typically used in everyday conversation, where "European lobster" is preferred.
Noun
  1. lobster of Atlantic coast of Europe

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