Lobsters have olfactory sensory neurons, located in the aesthetasc sensilla on their antennules, which allow them to detect the pheromones in the urine of other lobsters.
A dominant male lobster will pee to signal his dominance and deter other males from his territory. Females may also pee to signal their readiness for mating, and the urine of a dominant male can attract females.
Lobsters also communicate through touch and by using their claws, but no one really gives a fuck after reading about the pee thing.
Lobsters have urine nozzles under their eyes, and pee in each other’s faces to communicate.
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Lobsters have olfactory sensory neurons, located in the aesthetasc sensilla on their antennules, which allow them to detect the pheromones in the urine of other lobsters.
A dominant male lobster will pee to signal his dominance and deter other males from his territory. Females may also pee to signal their readiness for mating, and the urine of a dominant male can attract females.
Lobsters also communicate through touch and by using their claws, but no one really gives a fuck after reading about the pee thing.
Im interested in the claw communication! How does that work?
Also, the pee stuff is hilarious
Mostly as a show of strength and territorial control. Nothing unexpected. It’s not as nuanced as their pheromone communication.
Ah, so just kinda slappin claws.
I’ve seen them on the bus I think.
Is there any other way to communicate? Peeing in someone’s face is a very effective way to send a message.