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Horseshoe Crab
Limulidae
An ancient marine arthropod with a hard shell and long tail spine.
Category
Arthropod
Habitat
Coastal water
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
20–40 years
Size
Body length 45–60 cm including tail; weight 1–5 kg
Scientific Name
Limulidae
About Horseshoe Crab
An ancient marine arthropod with a hard shell and long tail spine.
Fun Fact
Horseshoe crabs are more closely related to spiders than to true crabs.
Where Horseshoe Crab Lives
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Delaware Bay, USA
, United States
East Asia coasts
, United States