The horseshoe crab's annual spawning produces millions of eggs that are the lifeline for a tiny bird called the red knot. Watch the full episode now.
Apr 26th, 2009 | 29 comments | 20,950 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Video: Full Episode
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Video: Blue Blood at $15,000 a Quart
The horseshoe crab's unique blood has powerful properties valued by the biomedical industry.
Apr 24th, 2009 | 21 comments | 11,637 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Video: Behind-the-Scenes Podcast
In this behind-the-scenes podcast, filmmaker Allison Argo discusses the importance of protecting small species.
Apr 22nd, 2009 | 6 comments | 5,495 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Introduction
(Airs Sunday, April 26) The red knot makes one of the longest migrations of any animal. To accomplish this feat, it relies on the eggs of the horseshoe crab. Without these eggs, the red knot is in danger.
Apr 14th, 2009 | 31 comments | 32,409 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: The Debate
The horseshoe crab is at the center of a contentious debate, and one that plays the world over. How do we find the balance between man and nature?
Jun 10th, 2008 | 8 comments | 3,894 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Horseshoe Crab Anatomy
The horseshoe crab has been on Earth for 350 million years. An ancient and complex anatomy hides within its domed shell. From its 10 eyes to its tube-like heart, the horseshoe crab's unique physique may surprise you.
Jun 10th, 2008 | 17 comments | 9,944 Views
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To fight off infection, the horseshoe crab has a compound in its blood -- LAL, or Limulus Amebocyte Lysate -- which immediately binds and clots around fungi, viruses, and bacterial endotoxins.
Jun 10th, 2008 | 18 comments | 9,425 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Additional Web and Print Resources
View additional resources, online and in print, for NATURE's "Crash: A Tale of Two Species."
Jun 10th, 2008 | 5 comments | 3,467 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Teacher’s Guide
Download the Teacher's Guide for NATURE's Crash: A Tale of Two Species.
Jun 8th, 2008 | 2 comments | 5,156 Views
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