Genus Limulus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Limulidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Limulus is a type of marine animal that has remained largely unchanged for millions of years.
- Limulus is the type genus of the family Limulidae, which includes several species of horseshoe crabs.
- The genus Limulus is characterized by its distinctive horseshoe-shaped shell and long, spiny tail.
- Fossil records show that the genus Limulus has remained largely unchanged since the Mesozoic Era.
- The genus Limulus is used as a model organism in scientific research, particularly in the fields of immunology and marine biology.