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limulidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun limulidae has 1 sense
  1. Limulidae, family Limulidae - horseshoe crabs
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Xiphosura, order Xiphosura
    --1 has members: Limulus, genus Limulus; Tachypleus, genus Tachypleus

Definitions from the Web

Term: Limulidae

Description: Limulidae refers to a family of marine arthropods commonly known as horseshoe crabs. They are ancient creatures that have existed for millions of years and are considered living fossils. Limulidae are characterized by their horseshoe-shaped exoskeleton, multiple pairs of legs, and a long, pointed tail. They are renowned for their unique physiology and their crucial role in both ecological and medical fields.

Sample sentences:

  1. The Limulidae family includes four extant species of horseshoe crabs.
  2. Scientists study Limulidae to gain insights into their evolutionary history.
  3. Limulidae are vital for biomedical research due to their blue blood, which contains a substance used for detecting bacterial contamination in medical equipment.
  4. Walking along the shore, we spotted several juvenile Limulidae burrowing in the sand.
  5. The ancient fossils of Limulidae found in ancient rock layers provide evidence of their existence during prehistoric times.

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