Limulus

n.

1.

(Zool.) The only existing genus of Merostomata. It includes only a few species from the East Indies, and one (Limulus polyphemus) from the Atlantic coast of North America. Called also Molucca crab, king crab, horseshoe crab, and horsefoot.

Noun

1.

Limulus - type genus of the family Limulidae Synonyms: genus Limulus

arthropod genus, family Limulidae, genus Limulus, horseshoe crab, king crab, Limulidae, Limulus polyphemus, Xiphosurus polyphemus

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