Homarus

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Homarus_americanus
gptkbp:behavior social and territorial
gptkbp:color can vary based on environment
blue to greenish-brown
can change color when cooked
provides camouflage in natural habitat
gptkbp:composed_of hard exoskeleton
varies with age and environment
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cooking_method boiling, steaming, grilling
depends on size and method
gptkbp:cuisine considered a delicacy
varies by culture and region
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in cuisine and festivals
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Atlantic coasts of North America and Europe
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated by local authorities
trap fishing
evolved over centuries.
subject to quotas and size limits
gptkbp:fossil_record dates back to the Jurassic period
gptkbp:growth_rate varies with environmental conditions
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
up to 200 meters
prefer rocky substrates for shelter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Homarus
gptkbp:interacts_with important for fisheries and tourism
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic before settling
gptkbp:lifespan up to 50 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements for breeding
gptkbp:molt occurs regularly as it grows
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:part_of claws, tail, antennae
gptkbp:predators fish, seals, and humans
gptkbp:reproduction external fertilization
gptkbp:research important for understanding crustacean biology
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological and economic reasons
gptkbp:senses good vision and smell
gptkbp:size up to 1 meter in length
gptkbp:social_structure live in burrows or crevices
gptkbp:species gptkb:Homarus_gammarus
gptkb:Homarus_americanus
increasingly farmed in some regions
two main species recognized
gptkbp:strategic_importance commercial fishing
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain fish species
gptkbp:values high in seafood markets
gptkbp:wildlife affects population dynamics of prey species
threat from pollution and overfishing