Crustacean Flashcard Review

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What is the temperament of an American Lobster?

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Solitary and nocturnal.

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What is one potential cause of the Long Island Sound Lobster Die-Off?

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Shell disease.

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How large was the biggest lobster ever caught?

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About 44 pounds.

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What are the two large antennae on a lobster used for?

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Touching and feeling its surroundings.

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What are the four smaller antennules on a lobster used for?

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Finding food, finding a mate, and detecting danger.

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What is the primary habitat of lobsters?

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Ocean floors, particularly in rocky or sandy areas.

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What do lobsters primarily eat?

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They are omnivores, feeding on fish, mollusks, and plant matter.

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How do lobsters communicate with each other?

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Through chemical signals and body language.

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What is molting in lobsters?

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The process of shedding their exoskeleton to grow.

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What adaptations help lobsters survive in their environment?

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Hard exoskeleton, claws for defense, and ability to camouflage.