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Information about the European Spiny Lobster:

The European Spiny Lobster is a species of crustacean found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from southern Norway to Morocco and the Azores. Its common names includes Common Spiny Lobster, Mediterranean Lobster and Red Lobster. This large arthropod lives on rocky exposed coasts below the intertidal zone, mainly at depths of 66 to 230 feet (20 to 70 metees). It can grow up to about 24 inches long (60 centimeters) Colors can vary depending on location and diet, but in general the adults are reddish-brown with yellow spots. The antennae are very heavy and spiny. Their flagellum is tapering and is even longer than the body. It is nocturnal and feeds on small worms, crabs or carrion. During most of the daylight hours it spends hiding in rock crevices or caves. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download