Talk:Spiny lobster

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[edit] Close relative to Roaches?

I am told that a spinny Lobster is like the cockroach of the sea? Why is this said, is it a species thing or is it only because they flee light and hind under rocks?

there are some species of cockroaches called lobster (cock)roaches (Nauphoeta cinerea, Henschoutedenia flexivitta), I don't know why but it seems it is the cockroach to be like a spiny lobster, perhaps because of the antenna ?Channer 19:48, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Ecology

The article states that in Australasia that "Spiny Lobsters" are commonly referred to as crayfish. I have never heard Lobsters referred to as crayfish here i.e. Queensland, Australia. In fact we use crayfish to refer to fresh water varieties like scampi.... Jdcounselling (talk) 07:13, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

In southern states of Australia (TAS,VIC,SA) the name "crayfish" or "crays" refers to saltwater spiny lobsters. Their freshwater cousins are called "yabbies" in some areas. This highlights confusion over naming and identification just here in Australia. So you can imagine the problems when communicating with people from across the world about defining what exactly is a: lobster, crayfish, scampi, red rock lobster, crawfish, spiny lobster, slipper lobster, langouste and so on!! Admella1859 (talk) 12:53, 28 March 2008 (UTC)