These have not shed their skin since the previous season and can be air- shipped anywhere in the world and arrive alive. The most extreme version of a hard shell is “Old Shell” lobster. They are most abundant between late September and November. Their shells tend to be packed with more meat, hence they usually cost more. After being caught, hard shell lobsters can travel thousands of miles and arrive at their new destination alive! In many places, lobsters are protected during molting season to reduce extreme dips in their population. Depending on molting seasons in different areas, the best time to harvest is after they've molted and regained their hard shell. Lobsters are easiest to transfer and keep alive while their shells are hard. Soft shell lobsters are mostly caught between the months of July and late September. They also typically have less meat-per-pound than hard shell lobsters. Hence, they can really only be enjoyed directly after being caught, on-site, or cooked from frozen. Most importantly, soft shell lobsters are extremely hard to transport because of their fragility. This water-loaded shell provides a unique flavor that is difficult to describe. When lobsters shed their skin and molt, they stretch the soft carapace and create a roomier shell. Let’s take a look at each of these and explain the differences. If you’ve tried to buy a lobster, you’ve probably wondered about the categories they fall into: Hard Shell vs. Now that we know these animals are far from ordinary, let's explore the different varieties and their accompanying flavors. They also taste with their legs, chew with their stomachs, have their brain in their throat, and kidneys in their heads.īut enough with the fun facts. Research shows that older lobsters, although their meat is not as tasty, are more fertile and stronger than the young (and can I add, probably wiser too?). They can regenerate lost limbs and live in the wild for up to 50 years! That's a long time to survive on the predacious ocean floor. These strange invertebrate crustaceans live singly and are carried by their mother for a whole year before venturing out on their own. Lobsters are known for their fierce cannibalism in times of captivity, and they all molt (shed their skin) numerous times throughout their lifespans to support their growth. All lobsters are decapod (have 5 sets of legs) omnivores that feed on plants, fish, and other crustaceans during the night.
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