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 The range of Triops cancriformis
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Triops cancriformis, or Horseshoe crab (not to be confused with horseshoe crabs), is an endangered species of tadpole shrimp found in Europe, the species is considered endangered in the United Kingdom and in many other European countries [1], in captivity they commonly grow up to 6cm however in the wild they can achieve sizes of 11cm [2].