1. Horseshoe Crab: This is a marine arthropod, often mistaken for a crab due to its shape. It's actually more closely related to spiders and scorpions. They are found in shallow coastal waters of North America and East Asia.
2. "Horseshoe" as a descriptor of a frog's shape: Some frog species might have a somewhat horseshoe-shaped body, especially if they are viewed from above. However, there is no known frog species specifically named "horseshoe frog."
3. Misunderstanding or mispronunciation: It's possible that you heard or read the name incorrectly. Could it be a different type of frog, such as the "tree frog" or "bullfrog"?
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