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
Norway lobster [Nephrops norvegicus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Decapods
Decapoda
Family Lobsters
Nephropidae
Statistics
  • Species 1