Limulus Collection

Horseshoe Crab - often found on beach after tide recedes. Sea groynes in background
JZ-1981 Horseshoe Crab - often found on beach after tide recedes. Sea groynes in background, Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA Limulus polyphemus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display

Horseshoe Crab Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA
JZ-1983 Horseshoe Crab Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA. Limulus polyphemus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Atlantic horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus. Percilopi Limulo polifemo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Horn coral and extinct coral
Horn coral or spine coral, Hydnophora exesa 1, and extinct Turbinolia sulcata 2. Monticolaria foglia 1, Turbinolia solcata 2

Horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus (Sowerbean limulus, Limulus sowerbii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus, and lobster, Homarus gammarus (Ecrevisse moluque, Monoculus polyphemus, and le homard, Astacus marinus). From the collection of G.W. Knorr

European lobster, edible crab and Atlantic horseshoe crab
European lobster, Homarus gammarus 1, edible crab, Cancer pagurus 2, and Atlantic horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus, dorsal 3, ventral 4

The Atlantic horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a marine chelicerate arthropod.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916

Limulus polyphemus, horsehoe crab
LS Plate 95 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus Near threatened
Horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus. Near threatened.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

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Atlantic Horseshoe Crabs coming ashore to breed Date:

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Atlantic Horseshoe Crab marine chelicerate arthropod breeding Delaware bay, Delaware, USA Date:

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Atlantic Horseshoe Crab marine chelicerate arthropod Delaware bay, Delaware, USA Date:

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Atlantic Horseshoe Crab marine chelicerate arthropod breeding on shoreline Delaware bay, Delaware, USA Date:

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Atlantic Horseshoe Crab marine chelicerate arthropod breeding Delaware bay, Delaware, USA Date:

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Atlantic Horseshoe Crab marine chelicerate arthropod breeding Delaware bay, Delaware, USA Date:

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Atlantic Horseshoe Crab marine chelicerate arthropod breeding Delaware bay, Delaware, USA Date:

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Atlantic Horseshoe Crab marine chelicerate arthropod breeding Delaware bay, Delaware, USA Date:

Fossilised Mesolimulus
This fossil, Mesolimulus, a horseshoe crab, is an impressive 40 centimetres long. Preserved in the fine mud of a lagoon in Solenhofen, Germany, about 150 million years ago

Limulus polyphemus, horseshoe crab
Fossil of the oldest crab in the world. The species is estimated to be at least 300 million years old and is characterised by a long, pointed tail

Horseshoe Crab - surrounded by it's eggs Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA
JZ-1982 Horseshoe Crab - surrounded by it's eggs Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA. Limulus polyphemus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Horseshoe Crab - eggs Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA
JZ-1984 Horseshoe Crab - eggs Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA. Limulus polyphemus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horseshoe Crab - on back, often found on beach after tide recedes. Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA
JZ-1980 Horseshoe Crab - on back, often found on beach after tide recedes. Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA. Limulus polyphemus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The Limulus polyphemus, commonly known as the Atlantic horseshoe crab, is a fascinating creature found along the shores of Reeds Beach in New Jersey, USA. As the tide recedes, these ancient creatures often make their appearance on the sandy beach, with sea groynes standing tall in the background. With its unique horseshoe-shaped carapace and long spiky tail resembling a medieval weapon, this species has captivated scientists and beachgoers alike. The Limulus polyphemus belongs to an ancient lineage that dates back over 450 million years, making it one of Earth's oldest living organisms. As we explore closer, we can observe remnants of horn coral and extinct coral scattered around these remarkable creatures. It serves as a reminder of how life has evolved throughout millennia and how these resilient animals have stood the test of time. Intriguingly enough, horseshoe crabs are not alone in their coastal habitat. In some instances captured by photographers lucky enough to witness such moments, they share space with lobsters or even edible crabs like European lobster. These encounters offer glimpses into the intricate web of marine life thriving within our oceans. However striking their presence may be on our beaches today, it is essential to note that Limulus polyphemus faces threats in its natural environment. Classified as "Near Threatened, " conservation efforts must continue to protect this incredible species for future generations to marvel at its existence. One historical engraving from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature captures the essence of this magnificent creature perfectly - showcasing its distinctive features while highlighting its significance within nature's grand tapestry. Picture No. 11091730 immortalizes this moment forever. So next time you find yourself strolling along Reeds Beach or any other shoreline where Horseshoe Crabs reside – take a moment to appreciate these living fossils; symbols of resilience and endurance that connect us directly with the ancient past.