Homaridae

The family Homaridae comprises the true lobsters, which are marine crustaceans belonging to the order Decapoda. These bottom-dwelling, often nocturnal creatures are characterized by a rigid exoskeleton and five pairs of legs, with one or more pairs modified into pincers (chelae). True lobsters, like the American lobster (Homarus americanus) and the European lobster (H. gammarus), are known for their large claws on the first three pairs of legs and a distinct snout on their carapace. They are commercially important as food, with humans consuming their muscular abdomen and claws. Lobsters are found in most seas, excluding polar waters, and are typically caught using baited pots or trawling.123