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Nephrops

Nephrops

9.9
A kind of lobster with claws that includes the Norway lobster
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Norway lobster, classified as Nephrops norvegicus, is a popular seafood delicacy.

Examples

  • The Nephrops genus includes several commercially important crustaceans.

  • The Nephrops is often found in muddy seabeds.

  • Scientists conducted a survey of Nephrops populations in the North Atlantic.

  • Many chefs consider Nephrops a delicacy.

  • Scientists conducted a survey of Nephrops populations in the North Atlantic.

  • The Nephrops genus includes several commercially important crustaceans.

  • The Norway lobster, classified as Nephrops norvegicus, is a popular seafood delicacy.

Synonyms

genus Nephrops
vsNephrops
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea animals that includes the Norway lobster

is the same genus but described as clawed lobsters in the family Nephropsidae

Compounds

genus Nephrops
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea animals that includes the Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus
  • Specialized
9.1

A small edible lobster found in European waters, often called Norway lobster or scampi

Surface Forms

Nephrops singular
Nephropses plural

Etymology

Nephrops comes from Greek parts nephro- meaning 'kidney' and -ops meaning 'face' or 'appearance', probably because some part of the lobster looked kidney-shaped to the person who named it. So, thinking of a 'kidney-shaped' Norway lobster helps you remember that Nephrops is the scientific name for a group of clawed lobsters.