Clawed lobsters compose a family (Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. Lobsters are economically important as seafood, forming the basis of a global industry that nets US$1.8 billion in trade annually.Though several different groups of crustaceans are known as "lobsters," the clawed lobsters are most often associated with the name. Clawed lobsters are not closely related with spiny lobsters or slipper lobsters, which have no claws (chelae), or squat lobsters. The closest relatives of clawed lobsters are the reef lobster Enoplometopus and the three families of freshwater crayfish.

For Valentine's, why not cook up some tasty lobster for your special someone. Gorton's is having a sale on live main lobster, where you can buy your own Pinchy (for you Simpson's fans) starting at $32.95 for a 1.25 lbs lobster (originally $36.95). Prices go down to $26.95 if you buy 10 or more. This sale ends on March 2.

The following article about preparing live lobsters for dinner is direct and to the point. After all the most difficult part of this process is probably for the person to be able to actually drop the lobster in the boiling water, some people do have a problem doing that. Do you have any tips as to what you might eat along with your lobster other th

These lobsters adapt to live on land and get rescued from the cooking pot . . . or something.

There is nothing more exciting than having a live lobster delivered to your doorstep. Especially when this lobster is alive and kicking! For starters you may be wondering if this is even possible, unless of course you live in the New England area. Well, it definitely is. With both Fedex and UPS offering overnight services you can receive live New E

Hysterical (though perhaps a "bit" exaggerated) account of two people trying to cook a live lobster for the first time.