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Horseshoe Crab

Limulus polyphemus

Habitat:

Found along the American Atlantic coast and in the Gulf of Mexico

Notes:

In recent years, a decline in the number of individuals has occurred as a consequence overharvesting along the east coast of North America.

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1 Comment

Muckpuk
Muckpuk 9 years ago

I like these! These two are mating, the smaller male attached to the bigger female.

Eva Varga
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Eva Varga

Florida, USA

Spotted on May 3, 2014
Submitted on May 3, 2014

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