Deserrack
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Ancestors and Descendants
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Creator: ZoologicalBotanist
Size: 1-10 cm long (larva), 15-25 cm long (adult)
Habitat: Gemstar Desert
Diet: Cannibalistic, Herbivore (Cardactus)
Reproduction: Sexual, Eggs laid in Cardactus
The deserrack adapted to the desert environment rather well. As there is no animal prey in the Gemstar desert when they evolved, they became cannibalistic, feeding on dead and weak individuals of their own species. They also consume cardactus, especially as adults, although this is primarily to obtain the water contained within. Because the eggs still need water, the adults lay their eggs inside the cardactus, where they spend the first part of their lives. A single cardactus can contain over 100 deserrack eggs, but no more than three young reach maturity. This is due to intense competition nd cannibalism inside the cardactus. Most of the young eat eachother for nourishment as well as to open up more living space. The major outward change in the larvae and the adults, besides the reduction in size, is the improvement of the photoreceptor organs, which are now able to determine blurry colors and shapes. It has also made great improvements to its respiratory system. Instead of breathing through their skin, the desarrack has developed primitive lungs as adults. The larvae, however, use special spikes on their backs to absorb oxygen directly from their cardactus nest.