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‘Living fossil’: the blue-blood arthropod that has changed little in 445m years
Horseshoe crabs, often called living fossils, have remained unchanged for 445 million years. Their blue blood plays a vital role in vaccine safety and testing, but rising sea levels pose a significant threat to their habitats.
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Horseshoe crabs, often called living fossils, have remained unchanged for 445 million years. Their blue blood plays a vital role in vaccine safety and testing, but rising sea levels pose a significant threat to their habitats. Full story and more reels: https://newsreel.video #news #breaking #horseshoecrabs #marinebiology #conservation
Originally reported by The Guardian.
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