Tag: invertebrate
The Horseshoe Crab
The horseshoe crab (family Limulidae) is a strange creature that remains a fascinating topic for scientists everywhere. They are not “crabs”, but living fossils. Today, they still resemble their Jurassic relatives. They are some of the favorite food items of sea turtles along the East coast. There are five pairs legs under the horseshoe-shaped body. All […]
National Marine Life Center
Have you ever found yourself with an animal in distress wondering who ya gonna call? Well, it certainly isn't the ghostbusters, but we've made two
National Marine Life Center
This #SealSaturday we would like to invite you to Meet our "Parks"! It's a short segment where we will re-introduce you to the patients of
National Marine Life Center
Hello, it’s that time of the week again, #FactFriday! Today we are going to learn about an important biological process in seals…molting! So, what is