Genus

Homarus

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 72 years (European lobster) to 100 years (American lobster).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
72–100 yr
Longest: American lobster
Median GC
30.9%
Range 30.5–31.4%
Median mtDNA size
15,374 bp

Where Homarus species sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Homarus

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Species in Homarus
Homarus americanusAmerican lobster100 yr16,432 bp30.47%
Homarus gammarusEuropean lobster72 yr14,316 bp31.41%