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Chesapeake Bay Critters
Spider of the Bay
- I'm also known as the King Crab.
- I mate in the spring.
- I have a long tail.
- I give blood to scientists.
- The largest of my species grows to about 24 inches.
- I'm related to spiders and scorpions.
- I have 10 legs and 2 claws.
- I've been on earth for over 250 million years.
- I live in the Chesapeake Bay.
- Even though I'm named after a horse I am not related to one.
Who Am I?