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What is the connection between Horseshoe crabs and Red Knot birds?

Red knot birds and horseshoe crabs have a critical, interdependent relationship. Red knots, shorebirds migrating from South America to the Arctic, depend on horseshoe crab eggs as a crucial energy source during their long journey. The timing of red knot migration to Delaware Bay coincides with the horseshoe crab spawning season, ensuring a food supply for the birds. 

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