Limulus Polyphemus Collection

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

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

Illustration of barnacle, horseshoe crab, shrimp, and crab

Horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus, and lobster, Homarus gammarus (Crevisse molucca, Monoculus polyphemus, and lobster)
FLO4652574 Horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus, and lobster, Homarus gammarus (Crevisse molucca, Monoculus polyphemus, and lobster, Astacus marinus). From the collection of G.W. Knorr

Atlantic horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus
6338102 Atlantic horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Atlantic horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus. Percilopi Limulo polifemo)

Orders of marine and terrestrial crustaceans
6338807 Orders of marine and terrestrial crustaceans by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Orders of marine and terrestrial crustaceans)

Picture No. 11806853
Atlantic horseshoe crab and, the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and this individual is stranded on a sand bar amongst ripple marks, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

Picture No. 11806851
Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

Picture No. 11806846
Atlantic horseshoe crab and, the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and this individual is stranded on a sand bar amongst ripple marks at low tide, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

Picture No. 11806845
atlantic horseshoe crab (limulus polyphemus) and laughing gull Date:

Picture No. 11806842
Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers, the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

Picture No. 11806839
Atlantic horseshoe crabs and, the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide, Delaware bay, New Jersey, this mating pair is attempting to make their way back to the water at low tide Date:

Picture No. 11806838
Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

Picture No. 11806837
Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

Picture No. 11806835
atlantic horseshoe crab and laughing gull (leucophaeus atricilla) Date:

Picture No. 11806834
Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

Picture No. 11806833
Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

Picture No. 11806831
Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

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 research
Horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) in shallow water by a coast. The horseshoe crab, contrary to its name, is a distant relative of the spider. It has existed unchanged for over 500 million years

Horseshoe crab, X-ray
Horseshoe crab. Coloured X-ray of the carapace of a horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus). Despite its name this animal is not closely related to true crabs, instead being closer to the spiders

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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Limulus polyphemus, commonly known as the Atlantic horseshoe crab, is a fascinating creature found along the shores of Reeds Beach in New Jersey, USA. With its unique appearance and ancient lineage dating back hundreds of millions of years, this species never fails to captivate both scientists and beachgoers alike. As the tide recedes, one can often spot these horseshoe crabs scattered across the sandy shore. Their distinctive shape resembles that of a horseshoe with a hard exoskeleton protecting their bodies. These remarkable creatures are not true crabs but belong to an ancient group called arthropods which includes barnacles, shrimps, and other crustaceans. The sea groynes in the background provide shelter for various marine organisms including Limulus polyphemus. These structures help create calm areas where these gentle creatures can find refuge during high tides or storms. Illustrations depicting barnacles, shrimp, and crabs alongside the horseshoe crab showcase their close evolutionary relationships within the diverse orders of marine and terrestrial crustaceans. It's incredible to think about how these seemingly different creatures share common ancestors from deep in Earth's history. Picture No. 11806853 reveals a close-up view of an Atlantic horseshoe crab showcasing its intricate details - spiky tail-like appendages used for steering through water currents and multiple pairs of legs adapted for walking on land or swimming in shallow waters. In Picture No. 11806851, we witness another aspect of their lives as they gather together during mating season on sandy beaches like Reeds Beach. This annual spectacle attracts numerous researchers who study their reproductive behaviors while ensuring their conservation. Pictures No. 11806846, 11806845, 11806842 depict different stages in the life cycle - from tiny hatchlings emerging from eggs buried beneath sand to fully grown adults ready to embark on long migrations. Lastly, Picture No.