Atlantic Horseshoe Crab
The horseshoe crab is a true living fossil and dates back to the times when the only life on earth was found in the primordeal oceans and they were one of the first to lay their eggs in the relative safety of the tidal zone
Size: 3750px × 5000px
Location: Bahia Honda State Park Big Pine Key Florida USA
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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