limulus

• Gênero de artrópodes marinhos conhecidos popularmente como caranguejos-ferradura ou límulos, que constitui o gênero-tipo da família Limulidae.

A genus of marine arthropods, commonly known as horseshoe crabs, which are the type genus of the family Limulidae.

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1. Type genus of the family LimulidaeC2formalscientific

   A genus of marine arthropods commonly known as horseshoe crabs, characterized by a hard exoskeleton and a long tail spine.

   Gênero-tipo da família Limulidae

   • The Limulus genus includes several species of horseshoe crabs.
   • Scientists study Limulus blood for medical research.
   • Fossils of Limulus date back millions of years.

   Sinônimoshorseshoe crab