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horseshoe crab

/ˈhɔːrsʃuː kræb/

翻译: 一种海生节肢动物,具有形似马蹄的坚硬甲壳和长长的尾剑,生活在北美大西洋沿岸及亚洲部分地区。虽然名叫蟹,但它并不是真正的螃蟹,而是蜘蛛和蝎子的近亲。

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/ˈhɔːrsʃuː kræb/B2formalscientific
  • zh一种海生节肢动物,具有形似马蹄的坚硬甲壳和长长的尾剑,生活在北美大西洋沿岸及亚洲部分地区。虽然名叫蟹,但它并不是真正的螃蟹,而是蜘蛛和蝎子的近亲。

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.

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    • 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.