Lobsters are fascinating creatures, known for their long tails and enormous claws. They have been swimming and hunting in our oceans for nearly 500 million years. There are many amazing facts worth learning about these cool crustaceans.
While they generally share the same shape, the many species of lobsters are diverse, with different sizes, claws, colors, and diets. Lobsters inhabit every ocean on Earth and adapt remarkably well to their local environments. The average lifespan of a lobster is 31 years for males and 54 years for females. However, if they’re left alone, they may live as long as 100 years. As crustaceans, lobsters are somewhat closely related to insects and share characteristics like an exoskeleton with them.
龍蝦是迷人的生物，以其長尾巴和巨大鉗子而為人所知。牠們在我們的海洋中游來游去及獵食已經將近五億年了！關於這些酷炫的甲殼動物，有很多值得了解的驚人事實。
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儘管牠們通常有相同的外形，但許多種類的龍蝦擁有各種不同的大小、鉗子、顏色和飲食習慣。龍蝦居住在地球上的每片海洋中，並且非常適應其當地環境。公龍蝦的平均壽命為三十一年、母龍蝦為五十四年。然而，如果不受干擾，牠們或許能活一百年之久。作為甲殼類動物，龍蝦在某種程度上與昆蟲是同類，並與其一樣有外骨骼等特徵。
Words in Use
1. fascinating a. 迷人的
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Researchers are always making fascinating discoveries.
研究人員總是不斷有令人著迷的發現。
2. enormous a. 巨大的
My mom just saw an enormous rat in the kitchen.
我媽剛在廚房看見一隻超大老鼠。
3. species n. 種，物種（單複數同形）
Many rare species are dying out because of overdevelopment.
因為過度開發，許多種稀有動物正瀕臨絕種。
Practical Phrases
1. be related to...
（動物）與……是同類∕與……是近親
To my surprise, hippos are related to whales and dolphins.
令我驚訝的是，河馬竟然跟鯨魚和海豚是近親。
2. Contrary to N/V-ing, S + V
跟……相反的是，……
Contrary to his previous statement, the suspect decided to admit his guilt.
與先前供詞相反的是，該嫌犯決定認罪。
3. arise from...
源自於∕起因於……
Most of Mina’s problems arise from her laziness.
米娜大部分的問題都是起因於懶惰。
To be continued tomorrow（明日待續）
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