Nephrops Norvegicus (Noun)
Meaning
Edible European lobster resembling the American lobster but slenderer.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Nephrops norvegicus is a species of lobster native to the European coast, and it is commonly known as scampi or langoustine.
- The Nephrops norvegicus, a nocturnal lobster species, lives in the deeper areas of the ocean and emerges to hunt for food at night.
- Nephrops norvegicus, with its tasty flesh, has long been a target of commercial deep-sea fishing.
- Studies have shown that Nephrops norvegicus growth rates can be greatly affected by factors like water temperature and availability of food.
- Researchers working in the marine life laboratory studied Nephrops norvegicus and made new discoveries about their habitats and migration patterns.