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Lobster (Homarus gammerus)

Habitat

Found at the lowest tides, if found these are unlikely to be this species, as specimens under eight inches are rarely found on shore.

Description & ID Features

The common lobster has two large claws which are not equal. The larger is a crushing claw, the smaller a biter. Common Lobster is a nocturnal predator. It feeds on small animals, and scavenge carrion.
They uselegs to move, but may swim quickly backwards by means of a fan shaped tail.


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