large marine arthropod of the Atlantic coast of North America having a domed carapace that is shaped like a horseshoe and a stiff pointed tail; a living fossil related to the wood louse
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xiphosurus polyphemus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | horseshoe crab, king crab, limulus polyphemus |
| Type of | arthropod |
