limulidae

• Nome científico da família de artrópodes marinhos popularmente conhecidos como caranguejos-ferradura ou límulos. São considerados fósseis vivos, pois suas espécies atuais mantêm características semelhantes às de formas muito antigas.

A scientific noun referring to a family of marine arthropods commonly known as horseshoe crabs.

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   A family of marine arthropods known as horseshoe crabs, characterized by a hard horseshoe-shaped carapace and a long tail spine.

   Família dos límulos

   • The family Limulidae includes four extant species of horseshoe crabs.
   • Fossil records show that Limulidae have existed for over 450 million years.
   • Scientists study Limulidae for their unique blue blood, which is used in medical testing.
   • Populations of Limulidae are threatened by habitat loss and overharvesting.