The Remarkable Horseshoe Crab: Part 2 (Blue Blood Battles Bacteria)

A sand covered horseshoe crab. Caption: ARTHROPODS That means they have an exoskeleton,

How do horseshoe crabs keep humans healthy? They have blue, copper-based blood, which quickly clots in the presence of bacterial toxins. Medical researchers use it to test intravenous drugs, vaccines, and medical devices, ensuring that they are free of bacterial contamination. Part of "The Remarkable Horseshoe Crab" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • The Remarkable Horseshoe Crab: Part 2 (Blue Blood Battles Bacteria)

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    Length:
    3 minutes