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Horseshoe Crab.
Horseshoe Crab - as a noun
Large marine arthropod of the atlantic coast of north america having a domed carapace that is shaped like a horseshoe and a stiff pointed tail; a living fossil related to the wood louse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
king crablimulus polyphemusxiphosurus polyphemusExample Sentences
"The horseshoe crab's hard exoskeleton helps protect it from predators."
"During mating season, female horseshoe crabs lay their eggs in the sand."
"The horseshoe crab's tail is not used for stinging; it helps them flip over if they get stuck on their backs."
"Fishermen use horseshoe crabs as bait to catch eels and conchs."
"The blue blood of horseshoe crabs contains a substance called LAL that is used to test for bacterial contamination in medical supplies."
