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Rock lobsters are more commonly known as “Spiny lobsters.” Dozens of species of Rock lobsters can be found across the world, typically inhabiting warmer waters such as the Gulf of California or the Chatham Islands near New Zealand. They dwell in rock crevices or coral reefs in these waters, emerging at night to dine on sea urchins, clams, and even crabs.
There are about 60 species of Rock lobster, including the Palinurellus gundlachi (Caribbean Furry lobster), the Palibythus magnificus (Musical Furry lobster) and the Sagmariasus verreauxi (Australian crayfish).
Rock lobsters are more like crayfish than they are genuine lobsters. They share the hard carapace (the upper section of an exoskeleton), but that is where the similarities end. Unlike true lobsters, Rock lobsters possess spinier antenna, lack distinctive claws on their walking legs, and experience a unique larval phase. This phase is known as phyllosoma, and is marked by a lengthy planktonic life.
Rock lobsters are social creatures. They migrate together in long lines (up to 50 lobsters strong!) across the seabed. In addition to strength in numbers, Rock lobsters avoid predators by emitting an unpleasant and loud screeching sound created by friction against their plectrums. Rock lobsters molt seasonally and mate by -
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