Homarus

includes the most current reports on the topic of interest. Primary literature includes first-hand reports of discoveries and is written by scientists, with a target reading audience of both other scientists and science students. For this assignment, I chose two pieces of primary literature to compare in terms of content and format. When comparing the content of these two scientific papers to each other, it is clear that they differ greatly in many ways. The first paper that I read was "Behavioral Thermoregulation and Trade-Offs in Juvenile Lobster Homarus americanus." This is a piece of primary literature and is in a traditional format. Traditional format means that the paper has labeled sections for the abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusions. Since each section is clearly labeled, determining the hypothesis and statement of purpose is a simple task. The focus of this study, Homarus americanus, belongs to the Kingdom Animalia. The phenomenon being studied is how water temperature influences the behavior and distribution pattern of both larval and adult American lobster (Travis, et al., 2016, p. 35). As stated in the introduction, the purpose of this study was to determine the temperature preference ranges for juvenile American lobsters (Travis, et al., 2016, p. 36). It also aimed to investigate the interactions between temperature change, shelter availability, and food on their activity levels and behavioral responses (Travis,…

“Consider the Lobster” boils down to the treatment and sensitivity of lobsters. In August of 2004, a satirical and forthright account of the Maine Lobster Festival (MLF) was published in Gourmet Magazine. At first glance, it is a routine portrayal of the wonders of a popular festival. Upon closer inspection, however, it becomes evident that David Foster Wallace does not sing the festival’s praises or provide insider tips. In spite of his unconventional viewpoint, he does more than delve into the…

David Wallace’s article of “Consider the Lobster” is a very unique article and went above and beyond to grab the reader’s attention on a sensitive subject; the senses and feels of an animal that later becomes our food. The idea of putting yourself in the bodies of an animal that us humans later consume, is both a disturbing and difficult task. Wallace, an American novelist and professor, was assigned to cover the “Maine Lobster Festival” held in late July in the state’s mid-coast region, or…

The Homarus americanus also known as the true lobster, the northern lobster, and the Maine lobster play a imperative role in the ecosystem. They are a ample source of food for America and all around the world because fishermen harvest such preponderant amounts lobster. Sometimes they are over fished so places such as the European Union, Canada, the U.S, and New Zealand are starting the manage the amount of lobsters harvested so that fishermen do not deplete the source. The reason they are so…

Effect of salinity on ovarian development in sub-adults of Indian spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus (Linnaeus) * K. Vidya, Shoji Joseph and P. B. Ajithkumar Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin-18, Kerala, India. Telephone : 0091-0484- 2394867/2394357 Fax : 0091-0484-2394909/2396685 E-mail: vidyakuttikrishnan@gmail.com Abstract The study…

conducted by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (2009), which found that although 39% of Maine’s lobstermen possessed alternative fishing permits, but only 15% utilized those opportunities. Consequently, it has also been found that increased yields over two decades has narrowed the nautical skills and abilities of younger fishermen, therefore, further limiting potential income opportunities (Steneck et al., 2010, p. 2). Due to current gaps in research, these factors prompt the need for further…