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Name:
Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda
Common name:
mangrove horseshoe crab, round-tailed horseshoe crab
Synonym:
Limulus rotundicauda, (Latreille, 1817)
Family / Genus / Species / Binom / Author:
Limulidae → Carcinoscorpius → rotundicauda → Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda → Latreille, 1802
Protection status:
Location:
Size of the specimen:
Length: 22,7 cm
Width: 10,5 cm
Height: 3,6 cm
Weight:
The horseshoe crab is one of the oldest living creatures on Earth, more closely related to spiders than to true crabs. It inhabits shallow coastal waters down to depths of 40 meters and can reach lengths of up to 60 centimeters. Its diet consists mainly of clams, snails, and worms, with small squid occasionally included. Of the four species existing worldwide, all are the only extant members within the order Xiphosura. These animals are considered living fossils, with fossil records dating back to the Silurian period, around 440 million years ago.
Important Notice: Storing and shipping this item in plastic wrap may cause a typical preservative odor to develop. Please place the specimen unwrapped in a dry, well-ventilated area for a few days to allow the odor to dissipate.
The delivery does not include a stand.
