Horseshoe Crab Anatomy and Biology | Marine Life Guide #3706604 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image captures the distinctive morphology of a horseshoe crab, including its horseshoe-shaped prosoma, segmented opisthosoma, and rigid, spine-edged carapace. The long, pointed telson (tail spine) extends posteriorly, used for righting itself when overturned. Fine surface textures and subtle color gradients-from deep maroon to amber-reveal natural variation and structural detail.

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