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In reply to the discussion: Are shellfish considered fish? [View all]DinahMoeHum
(21,783 posts)21. Fish: Meat Without Feet
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No, they are not fish scientifically speaking. Phylum "mollusca" -- they are invertebrates
anneboleyn
Jun 2018
#33
Yep. I can never eat lobster because I have a friend who said lobsters are just giant roaches
anneboleyn
Jun 2018
#34
According to my 'pescatore' friend/relative (whom I'll meet first time next weekend)
elleng
Jun 2018
#25
Lobsters, crabs, etc are in the phylum Arthropoda--giant bugs. They are NOT fish.
anneboleyn
Jun 2018
#36