Horseshoe Crabs
| Definition: |
An arthropod subclass (Xiphosura) comprising the North American (Limulus) and Asiatic (Tachypleus) genera of horseshoe crabs. |
| Notes: |
an arthropod subclass, not a crustacean crab; /microbiol /parasitol /virol permitted |
| Also Called: |
Limulus,Tachypleus |
| Previously Indexed: |
Arachnida (1966-1976),Arthropods (1966-1976),Crustacea (1966-1976) |
Horseshoe Crabs Definitions and Terms
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