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what are living fossils in arthropoda ? what is king krab ?

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Horseshoe crab is a living fossil in Arthropoda. The body and the structure of the horseshoe crab resembles the ancient fossils of arthropoda, so it is considered a living fossil of arthropoda. King crab is another name for horseshoe crab. Horseshoe crab resembles the spider crab.

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