Did you know that a lobster can regenerate their legs, claws, and antennae?  Did you know that a lobster’s blood is actually clear fluid?  Here are some more interesting facts about the lobster.

The lobster sheds its shell.  This is called molting.  It is done so they can grow.

Lobsters live in crevices or they make burrows under rocks.

The lobster is considered a scavenger of the water, as it will feed on decaying matter.  They also will eat live fish, algae, and eel-grass.

The average lobster is approximately 9 inches long and about 1-2 pounds, although they can grow much bigger.

The lobster’s crusher claw can be located on either the right-hand or left-hand side.

Lobsters are found to be mostly a bluish-green, however, there have been green, red, and even white lobsters have been found.  Except for the white colored lobster, they turn red when cooked.

The lobster uses gills that are found beneath the shell on both sides of its thorax to breath.  The thorax is the center part of the lobster.

The lobster can regenerate their appendages and if necessary, will amputate them off themselves to escape danger.

The lobster has very poor eyesight and uses the antennae for sensors.

The lobster is well-known for its flavor and is served as a delicacy in many places.  However, before the 20^th century, eating lobster was a sign of being poor.

Lobsters were once used as fertilizer for the farmers.