Limulus

Translation of "limulus" into Russian

Noun

/ˈlɪm.jʊ.ləs/

/ˈlɪm.jə.ləs/

limulus

limuli pl

limuluses pl

The limulus is often referred to as a living fossil.

Лимул часто называют живым ископаемым.

Noun

/ˈlɪm.jʊ.ləs/

/ˈlɪm.jə.ləs/

A genus of horseshoe crabs, specifically referring to the species Limulus polyphemus, commonly found along the Atlantic coast of North America.

The limulus is often studied for its blue blood, which is used in medical research.

A horseshoe crab, especially the American species Limulus polyphemus.

Researchers collected several limuli from the estuary for their study.

Adjective

/ˈlɪm.jʊ.ləs/

/ˈlɪm.jə.ləs/

Relating to or derived from the horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus).

The limulus amoebocyte lysate test is widely used to detect bacterial endotoxins.

Proper noun

A taxonomic genus within the family Limulidae comprising the American horseshoe crab.

Limulus is the only genus of horseshoe crab native to the Atlantic coast of North America.