Lobsters [Nephropidae]

Description

Nephropidae, commonly known as lobsters, are a family of large marine crustaceans with a long body, muscular tail, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Lobsters are highly valued as seafood, leading to their commercial importance. They are found in all oceans, from the deep sea to coastal habitats, with species like the American lobster (Homarus americanus) being particularly well-known.

Genera
Homarus [Homarus]
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Nephrops [Nephrops]
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Metanephrops [Metanephrops]
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Thymops [Thymops]
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Thymopides [Thymopides]
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Eunephrops [Eunephrops]
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Thymopsis [Thymopsis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Decapods
Decapoda
Statistics
  • Genera 7