Nephrops [Nephrops]
Description
Nephrops is a genus of lobsters containing the Norway lobster, also known as the Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine, or scampi. It is found in the muddy sediments of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This genus is characterized by its slender body and long, thin claws. Nephrops are important to the fishing industry, especially in Europe.
Species

Norway lobster [Nephrops norvegicus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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Family |
Lobsters
Nephropidae
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Statistics
- Species 1