Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/407
Scientific nameHomarus gammarus
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
DescriptionThe stomach of a lobster, showing the bony processes on its posterior portion.
These support the teeth and muscles within the stomach, and as such perform a similar function to jaws.
Production date Estimated 1760 - Estimated 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Physical Location
LocationOn display in the Hunterian Museum, Room 4: The Long Gallery
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet preparation of bone and tissue mounted in a circular glass jar with glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Homarus vulgaris
Dimensions
whole height: 119 mm
whole diameter: 71 mm
whole weight: 534 g
whole diameter: 71 mm
whole weight: 534 g
Bibliography
SourceDobson 1970-71
Transcript407: The stomach of a Lobster (Astacus marinus) showing the bony processes attached to its posterior part near the pylorus. These processes support the teeth observable in the interior of the stomach, and serve as points of attachment to the moving powers, and are therefore analogous to jaws.
