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Palinurus

Palinurus

9.9
A group of spiny lobsters found in European waters
  • noun
  • /pəˈlɪnərəs/
  • Specialized
: Palinurus
  • The genus Palinurus includes several species of spiny lobsters found in European waters.

Examples

  • Specimens of Palinurus are often displayed in natural history museums.

  • Many chefs prefer Palinurus for its sweet meat.

  • Marine biologists study Palinurus to understand the evolutionary relationships within lobsters.

  • The Palinurus species is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Marine biologists study Palinurus to understand the evolutionary relationships within lobsters.

  • Specimens of Palinurus are often displayed in natural history museums.

  • The genus Palinurus includes several species of spiny lobsters found in European waters.

Surface Forms

Palinurus singular
Palinurus plural

Etymology

Palinurus comes from a character in an old Roman story. In Virgil's Aeneid, Palinurus was the ship's helmsman who fell into the sea, and scientists later gave his name to a group of spiny lobsters, so the name works like a 'captain' name for these animals.