Horseshoe Crab Shed DSC_7506J

An cast off exoskeleton of a molted Horseshoe crab (Limulus Polyphemus) washed up on shore. The horseshoe crab has moved off to continue life.

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DSC_7506J_Horseshoe Crab Shed©JMaccausland.tif

Copyright

Janet MacCausland

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1876x1256 / 4.7MB

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Arthropod - Aquatic