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At first a horseshoe crab can look scary, because we associate them with crabs, and they're not like anything we usually encounter. They are completely harmless-although the edges and spikes on their shells can be sharp. They are actually very calm and slow. Their tail is harmless. It's actually a delicate organ for them and loaded with sensors. When horseshoe crabs swim, they steer with their tail. When they are on the beach at the edge of the water, they can get flipped upside-down. They use their tail to flip themselves right side up. Look up how they save the lives of humans every day!
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Why do horseshoe crabs molt?
because they feel like it
Why don't horseshoe crabs look like other crabs?
Despite its name the Horseshoe Crab is not actually a crab. It is more closely related to spiders, scorpions and ticks.
How are horseshoe crabs blood used?
It is used for treating diseases like cancer.
How long are horseshoe crabs?
Horseshoe crabs have three main parts to the body: the head, the abdominal region, and the spine-like tail. Females, which are typically 25 to 30% larger than the male, can grow up to be 24 inches in length from head to the tip of the tail.
How many eyes do crabs have?
hermit crabs can have up to 6 eyes
How many eggs can a horseshoe crab lay?
Well, Female crabs lay roughly 15-20 baby eggs. But sadly, many reptiles (including predator from Alien VS Predator) eat, and feast off these eggs and their insides. So about, 0 crabs survive due to the predators nommin' em,
How does a horseshoe crab move?
Horseshoe Crabs move by scuttling on the bottom with their 5 jointed legs.
What is examples of Arthropods?
Arthropods belong to a major classification in taxonomy, characterized by joint appendages, external skeletons, and segmented bodies. They include arachnids, sea Spiders, horseshoe crabs, myriapods (like millipedes), and crustaceans like true crabs, shrimp, and lobsters. They also include all the insects.
Does the Canadian shield look like a horseshoe?
yes. it does but to some people o me it doesn't it doesn't to me it doesn't look like a horseshoe since a horseshoe is more curved in and a little bit more wider at the bottom.
Why do some people hate chowder?
Personally, I LOVE chowder. There is no disputing taste. People like what they like, and they dislike what they dislike. That's the way the world is.
What are the uses of the horseshoe crab?
I know of no nutritional use, edible (culinary)or otherwise (medicinal), to humans. I do know that each year the horseshoe crabs comes up on beaches to lay thousands of eggs and these eggs and resulting newborn baby crabs provide numerous birds, water fowl and other sea creatures with nutritious meals. Also, as crabs are scavengers, they keep the ocean bottom clean.
What are hermit crabs prey?
There are not many hermit crab predators. Their shells protect them. Man is the greatest threat to hermit crabs.
