Octopuses also have blue blood due to hemocyanin, a copper-based molecule that excels in cold, low-oxygen waters. Their intelligence and enigmatic nature make them true marvels of the deep sea.
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Their blue blood comes from hemocyanin, a copper-based molecule, which works best in cold, oxygen-rich waters. Nature’s most unique marvels! 🌍🔵
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Thousands of dead horseshoe crabs are washing up on Maryland shores after having their ‘blue blood’ harvested, suit says | The Independent
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Horseshoe crab blood harvests have virtually doubled since 2017, with nearly one million horseshoe crabs harvested for their blood in Maryland in 2022, according to the lawsuit