Common Names Summary - Palinurus elephas
Common name of Palinurus elephas
 
Common Name Spiny lobster
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official Trade Name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Spain
Locality Columbretes Islands (Ref. 85352).
Ref. Goñi, R., A. Quetglas and O. Reñones, 2001
Life Stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core primary lexeme
1st Modifier morphology
2nd Modifier
Remarks 'lobster', from Old English 'loppestre', 'loppe', i.e., 'spider'.
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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