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Nephrops norvegicus

Nephrops norvegicus

9.1
A small edible lobster found in European waters, often called Norway lobster or scampi
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Marine biologists conducted a survey to estimate the population of Nephrops norvegicus in the coastal waters of Scotland.

Examples

  • Nephrops norvegicus is considered a delicacy in many Mediterranean seafood restaurants.

  • The chef prepared a delicious dish with Nephrops norvegicus.

  • The chef prepared an exquisite dish using freshly-caught Nephrops norvegicus.

  • Have you ever tried Nephrops norvegicus in a seafood restaurant?

  • Nephrops norvegicus is often served as a main course in upscale dining establishments along the coast.

  • Many people enjoy eating Nephrops norvegicus with garlic butter for a flavorful seafood experience.

  • In Europe, Nephrops norvegicus is highly sought after for its tender meat and unique taste.

Synonyms

Norwegian lobster
vsNephrops norvegicus
6.6

A slender sea animal with claws found in European waters and eaten as food

is the scientific name for the same species
Norway lobster
vsNephrops norvegicus
  • UK
6.8

A small lobster-like sea animal that people eat for its meat

identifies the species rather than highlighting similarity to other lobsters

Surface Forms

Nephrops norvegicus singular
Nephrops norvegicus plural

Morphology

Nephrops + norvegicus

This is a Latin binomial composed of a genus name (Nephrops, already glossed as a small clawed lobster) and a species epithet (norvegicus, transparently pointing to Norway/Norwegian in many languages). If a B1 learner knows both constituents and recognises the species-naming pattern, they can directly infer it denotes the Norway lobster/scampi species, so the meaning is compositional and transparent.

Etymology

Nephrops norvegicus is a scientific name that tells a simple story: norvegicus means 'from Norway' in Latin, and Nephrops is the scientific group name for this small lobster. So the name points to the animal people call the 'Norway lobster' or 'scampi', a slender, edible lobster found in European waters.