Slipper lobsters are members of the family Scyllaridae which consists of about 90 species of achelate crustaceans in the Order Decapoda. They are close relatives of th… Meer weergeven

These lobsters are naturally domiciled in continental shelves, found at depths of 20 to 500 meters (66 – 1,600 feet). Apparently, they inhabit coastal reefs and rocky botto… Meer weergeven

At a glance, the body of a Slipper lobster somewhat looks like a terrestrial insect or bug. Being achelate crustaceans (members of the Infra-order Achelata), Slipper lobsters lack … Meer weergeven

They are nocturnal, thus it’s common for these inverts to rest throughout the day, then emerge from the shelters at night to seek out prey or edible food items to cons… Meer weergeven

Slipper lobsters are omnivores—they will readily accept plant and animal matter. According to the gut content analyses, these saltwater lobsters feed on a variety of foo… Meer weergeven