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Linuparus
''Linuparus'', the spear lobsters, is a genus of medium-sized to large spiny lobsters in the family Palinuridae. It contains four extant species found at depths of in the Indo-Pacific, and 32 fossil species, ranging from the Early Cretaceous to the Oligocene The Oligocene ( ) is a geologic epoch of the Paleogene Period and extends from about 33.9 million to 23 million years before the present ( to ). As with other older geologic periods, the rock beds that define the epoch are well identified but .... '' L. trigonus'' is the only extant species also known from the fossil record. Extant species *'' Linuparus meridionalis'' Tsoi, Chan & Chu, 2011 *'' Linuparus somniosus'' Berry & George, 1972 *'' Linuparus sordidus'' Bruce, 1965 *'' Linuparus trigonus'' (von Siebold, 1824) Extinct species *'' Linpuarus adkinsi'' Rathbun, 1935 *'' Linpuarus africanus'' Glaessner, 1932 *'' Linpuarus bererensis'' Secretan, 1964 *'' Linpuarus bigranulatus'' Glaessner, 1930 *'' Linpua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linuparus Meridionalis
''Linuparus meridionalis'' is a species of spiny lobster in the genus ''Linuparus''. It lives on the sea floor around Australia, New Caledonia and parts of Indonesia, at depths of . Formerly considered part of '' L. trigonus'', it was recognised as a separate species in 2011, based on variation in colouration, and subtle morphological differences. Distribution and ecology ''Linuparus meridionalis'' is found in at depths of around the northern and eastern coasts of Australia, off New Caledonia, and among the Indonesian Tanimbar Islands. ''L. meridionalis'' is benthic (lives on the sea floor), and feeds on various molluscs, crustaceans and other invertebrates. Females may carry eggs at any time from February to October. Description ''Linuparus meridionalis'' males grow to a carapace length of , with females only slightly smaller, at . The body is "generally half brownish red and half white". The second to fifth somites of the abdomen are generally white, at least in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spiny Lobster
Spiny lobsters, also known as langustas, langouste, or rock lobsters, are a family (Palinuridae) of about 60 species of achelate crustaceans, in the Decapoda Reptantia. Spiny lobsters are also, especially in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and The Bahamas, called crayfish, sea crayfish, or crawfish ("kreef" in South Africa), terms which elsewhere are reserved for freshwater crayfish. Classification The furry lobsters (''e.g.'' ''Palinurellus'') were previously separated into a family of their own, the Synaxidae, but are usually considered members of the Palinuridae. The slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae) are their next-closest relatives, and these two or three families make up the Achelata. Genera of spiny lobsters include ''Palinurus'' and a number of anagrams thereof: ''Panulirus'', ''Linuparus'', ''etc.'' ( Palinurus was a helmsman in Virgil's ''Æneid''.) In total, 12 extant genera are recognised, containing around 60 living species: *''Jasus'' Parker, 1883 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palinuridae
Spiny lobsters, also known as langustas, langouste, or rock lobsters, are a family (Palinuridae) of about 60 species of achelate crustaceans, in the Decapoda Reptantia. Spiny lobsters are also, especially in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and The Bahamas, called crayfish, sea crayfish, or crawfish ("kreef" in South Africa), terms which elsewhere are reserved for freshwater crayfish. Classification The furry lobsters (''e.g.'' ''Palinurellus'') were previously separated into a family of their own, the Synaxidae, but are usually considered members of the Palinuridae. The slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae) are their next-closest relatives, and these two or three families make up the Achelata. Genera of spiny lobsters include ''Palinurus'' and a number of anagrams thereof: ''Panulirus'', ''Linuparus'', ''etc.'' (Palinurus was a helmsman in Virgil's '' Æneid''.) In total, 12 extant genera are recognised, containing around 60 living species: *''Jasus'' Parker, 1883 *' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
