Histological characterization of the gastrointestinal tract of the adult horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) with special reference to the stomach
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2021 at "Cell and Tissue Research"
DOI: 10.1007/s00441-020-03404-5
Abstract: The American horseshoe crab ( Limulus polyphemus ) is one of four extant species in the Order Xiphosura, subphylum Chelicerata, and are evolutionarily more closely related to scorpions and spiders, than crabs. The basic structure,… read more here.
Keywords: horseshoe crab; stomach; limulus polyphemus; crab limulus ... See more keywords
A 3D anatomical atlas of appendage musculature in the chelicerate arthropod Limulus polyphemus
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "PLoS ONE"
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191400
Abstract: Limulus polyphemus, an archetypal chelicerate taxon, has interested both biological and paleontological researchers due to its unique suite of anatomical features and as a useful modern analogue for fossil arthropod groups. To assist the study… read more here.
Keywords: limulus polyphemus; appendage; appendage musculature; chelicerate ... See more keywords
SERIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH STANDARDIZED EXTERNAL SCORING AND HEMOLYMPH EVALUATION IN THE AMERICAN HORSESHOE CRAB (LIMULUS POLYPHEMUS)
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2024 at "Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine"
DOI: 10.1638/2023-0136
Abstract: Abstract: Serial health assessment of a managed population of American horseshoe crabs (HSC; Limulus polyphemus) was performed. Twenty HSC were examined once a month for 7 mon; this included a physical exam with a standardized… read more here.
Keywords: limulus polyphemus; american horseshoe; health assessment; biochemistry ... See more keywords