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The average horseshoe crab lives to be between 20 and 40 years old.

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Do horseshoe crabs hatch from eggs?

yes


How old do horseshoe crabs have to be before they can reproduce?

they have to be about 10-20.


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,


What are baby horseshoe crabs called?

Baby horseshoe crabs are called "larvae" or "juveniles." After hatching from eggs, they initially resemble miniature versions of adult horseshoe crabs but undergo several molts as they grow. These larvae live in shallow waters and feed on small organisms until they mature into adults.


Where are horseshoe crabs born?

Horseshoe crabs are born (hatch) in the ocean.


Are horseshoe crabs related to regular crabs?

no//////////////////horseshoe crabs are related to spiders and scorpions.. WEIRD RIGHT!!


What problems do horseshoe crabs have?

their horseshoe crabs so everyone makes fun of them


Are horseshoe crabs a problem?

no! horseshoe crabs have blue blood wich helps people. horseshoe crabs are colected then blood is taken from them then returned to the water.


What kind of climates do horseshoe crabs live in?

Horseshoe crabs normally live in a tropical climate.


How old is the horseshoe crab?

Horseshoe crabs are one of the oldest living species on Earth, with a history dating back around 450 million years. Individual horseshoe crabs can live up to about 20-30 years in the wild.


What are facts about horseshoe crabs?

· These creatures have not changed much in the last 350 to 400 million years. · In the early summer female horseshoe crabs lay eggs up to 200-300 eggs per pit. · Their diet consists of feeding on clams, worms, and other invertebrates. · Males can be distinguished by the first pair of legs which are heavier than those of a female. § The Delaware is the center of horseshoe crab spawnings


What are some types of crabs?

Some types of crabs I know of are fiddler crabs, hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs.