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Order Xiphosura

Definition: Order Xiphosura is a group of marine arthropods commonly known as horseshoe crabs. They are characterized by a hard exoskeleton, a long pointed tail, and a horseshoe-shaped carapace.

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Noun:

1. The order Xiphosura includes four extant species of horseshoe crabs.

2. Horseshoe crabs, members of the order Xiphosura, have existed for over 450 million years.

Adjective:

1. The Xiphosuran carapace is a distinctive feature of the order Xiphosura.

2. Scientists study the anatomy of the order Xiphosuran horseshoe crab.

Verb:

1. The researchers ordered Xiphosura specimens for their study from a marine biology laboratory.

2. You should order Xiphosura textbooks to learn more about these fascinating creatures.

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