Suruchi Sharma
It is common knowledge that both humans and animals have red blood. The red color in human blood is due to the presence of iron-based hemoglobin.
Did you know that there are certain creatures on this planet whose blood is blue instead of red?
Hemocyanin is primarily responsible for the blue coloration of blood in certain organisms. This copper-containing protein aids in the survival of these organisms in cold and low-oxygen environments. Let's identify these organisms.
Horseshoe Crab
Octopus
Squid
Spiders
Shrimp and scallops
Clam
Frog