Spiny Lobster (Noun)
Meaning 1
Large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Spiny lobster is a popular seafood delicacy in many tropical regions, prized for its flavorful and tender flesh.
- In the Caribbean, spiny lobster is often served steamed with a squeeze of lemon and a side of melted butter.
- Australian fishermen target spiny lobster as a key export species, with most of their catch being frozen and shipped to Asia and Europe.
- Divers in Florida and California often catch spiny lobster by hand, using specialized gear to extract them from underwater crevices.
- Spiny lobster is also farmed commercially in some parts of the world, using aquaculture techniques to raise the lobsters from juveniles to market size.