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Atlantic horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus)
Photo#1396827
Copyright © 2017
Aaron Hunt
Limulus polyphemus
Block Island, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
June 28, 2017
These were exposed in a shallow depression dug into the sand, Andy's Way. The crabs could be seen
moving around
in their eggs.
Contributed by
Aaron Hunt
on 3 July, 2017 - 11:31pm
Last updated 13 March, 2022 - 10:15pm