Ever wonder where those claws came from? You can thank your nearest stone crab for his sacrifice. Also, Indian and St. Johns ...

Focused on Cambrian fossils, the study reanimates a species long trapped in the pages of forgotten paleontology.

A mysterious fossilized creature discovered more than a century ago has finally been decoded, offering stunning insights into ...

Researchers formally describe Helmetia expansa, offering new insights into its anatomy, behavior and evolutionary relationships.

Similar to other crustaceans, giant spider crabs face a significant challenge when it comes to growth due to their unyielding exoskeletons. To grow, they must undergo molting, a complex process that ...

The Eli Lilly company says it uses the synthetic material, rather than horseshoe crab blood, in about 80% of their testing. Indianapolis Zoo and Eli Lilly are part of a push to move medical industry ...

Seafood lovers, prepare for a revelation: there’s a place in Seattle where wooden mallets replace forks, bibs are the height of fashion, and Dungeness crab is treated with the reverence it deserves.

Wooden mallets replace forks, bibs are the dress code, and seafood arrives in an avalanche at your table. Welcome to The Crab Pot, Seattle’s waterfront institution where Dungeness crab reigns supreme ...

Soft-shell season comes around every spring for about two weeks and happens as Atlantic blue crabs molt out of their hard shells when the water's climate and outdoor temperature is just right.

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Horseshoe crab blood has been used in medical testing for at least the last five decades. But environmental groups worry that bleeding the animals, which can kill some of them, can negatively ...