10 Animals with Unique Blood: Blue, Green, Yellow and Purple

July 29, 2024 SAURAV PANDEY

Here are some fascinating animals with blood in colors like blue, green, yellow, and purple:

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Horseshoe Crab

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Spider

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Octopus

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Scorpion

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Green Sea Turtle

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Some Skinks (Lizard)

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Some Marine Worms

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Sea Cucumbers

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