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Horseshoe Crab

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Category: Incredible Creatures

Did you know that because the origin of horseshoe crabs dates back to the Ordovician period (about 450 million years ago), they are considered living fossils? Horseshoe crabs can be found in shallow ocean waters and occasionally on the shore.

  • Scientific Name:Family Limulidae
  • Characteristics: Like all Safari figurines, this model was crafted to be detailed, true-to-life, and scientifically accurate. Don’t worry – horseshoe crabs may look scary, but they are completely harmless!
  • Size and Color: 7 inches long and 3.5 inches wide, this figurine is a touch shorter and wider than a 16 oz. water bottle on its side. Horseshoe crabs are generally darker colors, and can range from slate gray to olive green.
  • The Horseshoe Crab is part of the Incredible Creatures® collection
  • All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free
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    Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

    James B. ★★★★★

    The "living fossil" angle is what sold me, and the shallow-water habitat detail makes it easy to picture where these guys hang out. Great conversation starter for anyone into prehistoric critters.

    Jacob ★★★★★

    450 million years is a mind-boggling number, and this guide really brings that living fossil history to life in a way that's easy to digest. The detail on their shallow-water habitats is just enough to make you feel like you're there.

    Hannah A. ★★★★★

    I’ve been reading about these ancient creatures for years, and this model really captures the detail of those 450-million-year-old fossils—the shell texture is surprisingly lifelike. It sits perfectly on my shelf as a conversation starter about the Ordovician period.

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