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Homarus vulgaris

Homarus vulgaris

9.9
A type of lobster that lives along Europe's Atlantic coast
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Overfishing has led to a decline in Homarus vulgaris populations in some regions.

Examples

  • The Homarus vulgaris is highly prized in European cuisine for its delicate flavor and texture.

  • Did you know that Homarus vulgaris can live up to 50 years?

  • Marine biologists are studying the habitat of Homarus vulgaris along the French coast.

  • The chef prepared a delicious dish featuring Homarus vulgaris.

  • Marine biologists are studying the habitat of Homarus vulgaris along the French coast.

  • The Homarus vulgaris is highly prized in European cuisine for its delicate flavor and texture.

  • Overfishing has led to a decline in Homarus vulgaris populations in some regions.

Synonyms

European lobster
vsHomarus vulgaris
  • UK
6.5

Sea animal with a dark blue shell and big claws found off Europe's Atlantic coast that turns red when cooked

is the scientific Latin name used in formal classification

Surface Forms

Homarus vulgaris singular
Homarus vulgaris plural

Morphology

Homarus + vulgaris

The name is a straightforward Linnaean binomial combining 'Homarus' (a lobster genus) with the Latin epithet 'vulgaris' (common/widespread), so the overall meaning — a species of lobster, the 'common' Homarus — is directly derivable from the parts. Binomial scientific naming is internationally regular, so a learner who knows the constituent meanings can infer this denotes a species of lobster.

Etymology

Homarus vulgaris is a scientific name that paints a clear picture: Homarus was an old word for 'lobster' and vulgaris means 'common', so the name literally says 'common lobster' and helps you remember this species is the European lobster found along the Atlantic coast of Europe.