Definition of Limulus

1. Noun. Type genus of the family Limulidae.

Exact synonyms: Genus Limulus
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Limulidae, Limulidae
Member holonyms: Horseshoe Crab, King Crab, Limulus Polyphemus, Xiphosurus Polyphemus

Definition of Limulus

1. n. The only existing genus of Merostomata. It includes only a few species from the East Indies, and one (Limulus polyphemus) from the Atlantic coast of North America. Called also Molucca crab, king crab, horseshoe crab, and horsefoot.

Definition of Limulus

1. a horseshoe crab [n -LI]

Medical Definition of Limulus

1. The only existing genus of Merostomata. It includes only a few species from the East Indies, and one (Limulus polyphemus) from the Atlantic coast of North America. Synonym: Molucca crab, king crab, horseshoe crab, and horsefoot. (04 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Limulus

limply
limpness
limpnesses
limps
limpsey
limpsier
limpsiest
limpsy
limpwristed
limu
limule
limuli
limuloid
limuloids
limulus (current term)
limulus lysate test
limulus test
limuluses
limy
linable
linac
linaceae
linaclotide
linacs
linage
linages
linalol
linalols
linalool

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