The Living Fossil (Limulus Polyphemus) by subcultura
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Description
The horseshoe crab.
They are estimated to be at least 300 million years old.
Picture taken at the Chesapeake Beach, MD, US
Pretty interesting animal..
http://www.ocean.udel.edu/horseshoecrab/History/index.html
Comments (16)
Mondwin
Really a splendid capture...bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
MrsRatbag
When I lived in Virginia I used to see these all the time; they look so prehistoric. I guess a great design is timeless, eh? Wonderful capture of the top and bottom views!
GBCalls
Excellent capture of these crab.
Amosicho
Excellent capture
NightGallery
i always thought these looked so cool. Like a primitive tank. Cool post.
Fidelity2
Very cool.
Littlejock
Impressive Colours and details.
ontar1
Excellent find and capture!!!!!!!!!
nongo
Excellent find!!!! Fascinating image!!!!
auntietk
Great shot!
MrsLubner
How I'd love to see a real one! Great shot!
kgb224
Excellent capture.
Alz2008
Wonderful capture, Excellent well done..
durleybeachbum
Great pic, very interesting!
ledwolorz
Fantastic photo.
mermaid
superbe shot!