Question 1

Are lobsters related to Spiders, Crabs, and Shrimp?

Accepted Answer

Lobsters are distantly related to spiders, crabs, and shrimp within the Phylum Arthropoda. Lobsters, crabs, and shrimp belong to Crustacea, while spiders belong to Chelicerata. They diverged millions of years ago.

Question 2

Are shrimp lobsters insects?

Accepted Answer

No. Lobsters and shrimp are not insects, but they're closely related crustaceans. They share common features, suggesting a close evolutionary link.

Question 3

How many legs do lobsters have?

Accepted Answer

A lobster has ten appendages, eight of which are true legs used for walking and two large claws, or pincers, for grasping and feeding.

Question 4

Are lobsters related to Scorpions? (Same ancestors)?

Accepted Answer

Lobsters and scorpions share a common ancestor in the Arthropoda phylum, but they diverged early. Lobsters belong to Crustacea, close to crabs and shrimp, while scorpions belong to Arachnida, closer to spiders and ticks.

Question 5

Are lobsters related to cockroaches?

Accepted Answer

Yes, lobsters and cockroaches are related, but not closely. They both belong to the Arthropoda phylum but are classified into different classes.

Lobsters are in Crustacea (with crabs and shrimp), while cockroaches are in Insecta (with insects).

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