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Blue Blood

Horseshoe crab blood contains hemocyanin (a molecule based on copper), which gives it a blue tinge.

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FWC Facts:
Horseshoe crabs are not crabs. They are in a class by themselves and are more closely related to spiders, scorpions and ticks.

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