Oxygen and blood are most important for any human’s life. Life cannot be imagined without it. But do you know that there is an animal on earth whose blood is nectar for humans. Yes, today we will tell you how an animal’s blood can be invaluable for humans.
Human body
Blood is most important in a human’s body. Without blood, a human’s life cannot be imagined. But today we will tell you about a creature whose blood is no less than nectar for humans. Let us tell you that the blood of a crab found in the sea of North America is considered nectar. This crab is called Horseshoe. However, you will be surprised to know that this blood is not red but blue and has been present on earth for 450 million years.
Let us tell you that this crab looks like a horseshoe, hence it is named Horseshoe Crab. According to the report, this species of crab has been on earth for about 450 million years. However, the blue blood of the crab has now become a threat to its existence. In medical science, the blood of this crab is used due to its anti-bacterial property.
Hemocyanin instead of hemoglobin
Let us tell you that just like humans and other creatures have red blood and hemoglobin, the blood of this crab is blue. The blood contains copper based haemocyanin, which carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
10 lakh rupees/litre blood
Apart from this, the blue blood of this crab is used in medicines to identify dangerous bacteria by injecting it inside the body. It gives accurate information about dangerous bacteria. This is the reason why its price is around 10 lakh rupees per litre. According to the report, more than 5 lakh crabs are killed every year for blood.
How is the blood extracted
According to the information, these crabs are caught from different places. They are washed and cleaned properly and then they are taken to the lab. The crabs are fitted alive on a stand and a syringe is inserted in the vein near their mouth and a bottle is placed below, then slowly the blood starts collecting in the bottle.
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