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Short Stuff: Horseshoe Crab Blood

Aug 21, 2019 · 13m
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  • Horseshoe crab blood is incredibly valuable due to its medical uses.
  • The blue blood detects pathogens, making it vital for testing.
  • This leads to large-scale harvesting of horseshoe crabs.

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