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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.
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Is a horseshoe crab shell living?
The shell is just that; a shell. Non living material, made of i believe chiton.
How does a horseshoe crab protect itself from harm and predators?
it uses its very hard shell
What do the horseshoe crab eat?
They feed on mollusks, worms and other benthic organisms.
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.
Which is an example of an artropod?
fiddler crab, lobster, crayfish, horseshoe crab, spider crab, hermit crab, barnalcles, mole crab, mosqitos
What horseshoe crab closely related to?
The horseshoe crab closely relates to scorpions and spiders.
What looks like a stingray but has a hard shell?
I was just looking for this too. I believe you may be thinking of a horseshoe crab, it has a long tail like the stingray and has a shell.
Is a horseshoe crab a herbiviore?
No, Horseshoe crabs are NOT herbavores. Horseshoe crabseat worms, mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish, and other bottom feeding organisms, and may scavenge on carcasses of fish and other animals.
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.
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
