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horseshoe crab

/ˈhɔːrsʃuː kræb/

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/ˈhɔːrsʃuː kræb/B2formalscientific
  • ruМорское членистоногое с твёрдым панцирем в форме подковы и длинным шипом на хвосте, обитающее вдоль атлантического побережья Северной Америки и в некоторых частях Азии. Несмотря на название, это не настоящий краб, а скорее родственник пауков и скорпионов.

A marine arthropod with a hard, horseshoe-shaped shell and a long tail spine, found along the Atlantic coast of North America and parts of Asia. Despite its name, it is not a true crab but is more closely related to spiders and scorpions.

  1. B2formal

    A marine arthropod with a hard, horseshoe-shaped shell, known for its blue blood used in medical testing.

    ruМечехвост

    • Horseshoe crabs are often found along the Atlantic coast of North America.
    • Scientists study horseshoe crabs for their unique immune system.
    • The horseshoe crab's blood is used to detect bacterial contamination in vaccines.