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The narrator begins by setting the scene, describing the rhythm of the tides and the underwater marine world. They then introduce an unexpected sighting - a creature that makes people's skin crawl. This creature is revealed to be a sand flea, a tiny, harmless creature that is abundant on the beach.
The narrator then describes their journey down the coastline, where they encounter thousands of sand fleas but no other living creatures. As the sun sets, their luck changes, and they find themselves in the presence of a large, bizarre creature - a horseshoe crab.
The narrator describes the horseshoe crab in detail, noting its unique features and behaviors. They explain that the horseshoe crab is a living fossil, having been on the planet for over 450 million years. The narrator also mentions that the horseshoe crab can breathe both underwater and out of the water, and that it comes very close to shore to breed between June and August.
The narrator concludes by emphasizing the importance of respect and careful handling of the horseshoe crab, noting that despite its intimidating appearance, it is actually a friendly marine creature. They encourage viewers to subscribe to the show for more adventures and to check out their encounter with an octopus.
1. The text is a transcript of a video titled "Beyond the Tide - Horseshoe Crabs".
2. The video features a group of people exploring the underwater world, particularly focusing on marine animals.
3. The group discovers a vast number of sand fleas, which they had not encountered before.
4. The sand fleas were so numerous that they were described as millions of them.
5. The group also encounters a horseshoe crab, which they describe as a bizarre and intimidating creature.
6. The horseshoe crab has a carapace, or shell, which is dense and hard, and is not related to crabs but more closely related to spiders and scorpions.
7. The horseshoe crab has nine eyes in total, with two on top of its carapace and two on the underside.
8. The group learns that the horseshoe crab is considered a living fossil, as its ancestors have been on Earth for over 450 million years.
9. The horseshoe crab is the only one of four horseshoe crab species that can be found off the coast of the United States.
10. The Atlantic horseshoe crab has not changed in over 230 million years, and its design dates back to the Triassic period.
11. The horseshoe crabs come very close to the shore to breed, between June and August.
12. The females are about 25% larger than the males.
13. The horseshoe crabs can breathe both underwater and out of the water.
14. The group learns that if a horseshoe crab gets flipped on its back, it cannot right itself, and this is a common misconception.
15. The group is advised to gently grab the carapace and flip the horseshoe crab right side up, without picking it up by the tail, if they find it flipped over on its back.
16. Despite its intimidating appearance, the horseshoe crab is considered one of the friendliest marine animals.
17. The video ends with an invitation to viewers to check out the time they encountered an octopus and to subscribe to continue their adventures.