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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.
Why is the horseshoe crab called a horseshoe crab?
a horseshoe crab is called a horshoe crab because its sell looks like the shape of a horseshoe posted byb Sean I
When was Mangrove horseshoe crab created?
Mangrove horseshoe crab was created in 1802.
When was Atlantic horseshoe crab created?
Atlantic horseshoe crab was created in 1758.
What horseshoe crab closely related to?
The horseshoe crab closely relates to scorpions and spiders.
What looks like a cross between a lobster and a horseshoe crab?
Probably thinking of an eurypterid or sea-scorpion. The head looks like a horseshoe crab, but body is elongated with a lobster or scorpion-like appearance.
How long is a horseshoe crab?
The horseshoe crab is about 2 feet long and weighs 10 pounds.
Why there so many spikes on a horseshoe crab?
The spikes on a horseshoe crab protect it from being attacked.
How does a horseshoe crab move?
Horseshoe Crabs move by scuttling on the bottom with their 5 jointed legs.
Is a horseshoe crab a fish?
Horseshoe crabs are not a fish, it is a marine arthropod. The horseshoe crab is more closely related to spiders, ticks, and scorpions than to crabs.
What organisms can penetrate the shell of the horseshoe crab?
Organisms that can penetrate the shell of the horseshoe crab include certain species of predatory sea stars, gastropods like moon snails, and some types of crabs. These predators have specialized adaptations, such as strong beaks or appendages, that enable them to break through the horseshoe crab's tough exoskeleton. Additionally, some parasitic organisms, like certain types of barnacles and flatworms, can also invade the horseshoe crab's body.
Is a horseshoe crab a vertebrate or invertebrate?
A horseshoe crab is an invertebrate. It lacks a backbone or spine, which are characteristic features of vertebrates.
