limule
n.
Sample Sentences
- The limule, often referred to as a horseshoe crab, has existed for over 450 million years.
- Scientists study the limule's unique blue blood for its medical applications in detecting bacterial contamination.
- During the full moon, limules can be seen migrating to shore for their annual spawning ritual.
- Despite its name, the limule is more closely related to spiders and scorpions than to crabs.
- Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the limule's habitat from coastal development and pollution.
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