Lobsters are a large marine crustacean with five pairs of jointed legs - the first pair bearing large pincer-like claws of unequal size adapted to crushing the shells of its prey. The dark-green common American lobsters (Homarus americanus) are found from Labrador to North Carolina, but primarily along the New England coast. When lobsters are cooked, the shell turns bright red. Lobster meat is considered a delicacy.
