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This was a tank of live American lobsters, Homarus americanus, also known as the northern, or Maine lobsters. This tank was kept clean, and its water temperature was kept at a constant 36 - 38°F, much colder than their natural environment, thereby, keeping the lobsters in a state of dormancy, slowing their metabolism, and keeping them fresher for consumption. Its large claws are kept shut, using large elastic bands, protecting handlers, as well as other lobsters.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Eric Grafman
Creation Date: 2013
Photo Credit: Eric Grafman
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