2006-09-25 05:48:10 · 5 answers · asked by tom science 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Although many studies suggested that lobsters are primarily scavengers, feeding on molluscs and decaying animal matter, recent studies have shown that they primarily feed on live fish, dig for clams, sea urchins, and feed on algae and eel-grass. They occasionally eat other lobsters, too. Lobsters grow throughout their lives and are long-lived. They can thus reach impressive sizes. According to the Guinness World Records, the largest lobster was caught in Nova Scotia, Canada and weighed 20.14 kg (44.4 lb).
2006-09-25 10:03:45 · answer #1 · answered by Petra M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are Lobsters Bottom Feeders
2017-01-19 09:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lobsters are both predators and scavengers. They attack and kill crabs and various kinds of mollusks. They will also eat dead animals including mollusks, crabs, fish, and even other lobsters.
2006-09-25 08:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bottom feeders are usually scavengers - so they most likely are eating remains of other marine animals that have died. Kind of like the vultures and condors of the sea...yum!
2006-09-25 07:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by natureutt78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
detritus and waste products of other animals.
2006-09-25 12:21:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋