Last month, Maine lobsterman John McInnes hauled in a rare cotton-candy-colored lobster. That would be remarkable story on its own, but McInnes said this is the second time he's caught this particular lobster.
The lobster may be destined for an aquarium.That would be remarkable story on its own, but McInnes said this is the second time he's caught this particular lobster.
"I caught it last October, and it was too small to keep, and then I caught it again," McInnes said."It was probably a mile and a half away from where I let it go. It didn't go far." This time, it was big enough to keep, but McInnes says the lobster's not destined for a dinner plate. In case you were wondering, yes,The lobster has a vibrant purple, blue and pinkish shell that stands out dramatically next to its brownish relatives.Most American lobsters are dark bluish green to greenish brown, according to theA calico lobster turned up at a Maryland fish market.
Rarely, a genetic defect will cause a lobster to create a protein that causes unusual coloration, such as blue, yellow, orange or even calico. They're all pretty rare, and their bright colors make it harder for them to hide from predators.
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