Horseshoe Crab Anatomy and Biology | Marine Science Guide #3047904 (License: Personal Use)

This detailed illustration depicts a horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus), showcasing its chitinous exoskeleton, lateral compound eyes, and long, rigid telson used for righting itself. The image emphasizes key anatomical features including the book gills, walking legs with chelicerae, and the segmented opisthosoma. Such visuals are essential for educational and taxonomic reference in marine biology.

Used in educational websites, university marine biology courses, conservation outreach, and museum exhibits; targets users seeking biological identification, evolutionary context, or ecological importance of horseshoe crabs.