Sagan 4 Forum [Menu]

Name: Aegis Scaleworms
Creator: HethrJarrod
Ancestor: Prongleg Scaleworm
Habitat: Ovi, Drake
Size: 4-6 cm long
Support: Exoskeleton (Chitin)
Diet: Detritivore, Herbivore (Cryofrond and descendants)
Respiration: Passive (Tracheae)
Thermoregulation: Heterotherm
Reproduction: Sexual (Spawning)

The Aegis Scaleworm split from its ancestor, the Prongleg Scaleworms, taking a liking to eating cryoflora, and spreading to Drake. Their chitin has taken a grayish-cyan hue. The front lower appendages have become like mandibles, and have a serrated edge that cuts up food before going into the Aegis Scaleworm's mouth.

The antennas of the Aegis Scaleworm have grown in size into flat chitinous paddles.
It is used for two main purposes, mating and camouflage. During their mating season, the male Aegis Scaleworm will rub these paddles together, producing a chirping noise like a cicada or a cricket. After this the females will use theirs to chirp in response. The two will use their chirping to hone in on each other's location, usually a small puddle of calm water.

The Aegis Scaleworm also uses their larger antenna for camouflage. They can fold their antenna over their back, giving them the appearance of an everyday stone or part of a cryoflora they are resting on. The Aegis Scaleworm love to eat cryoflora, and help to spread spores of them. Their favorite is the Tabletuft.

Other than that, the Aegis Scaleworm is like its ancestor.

This post has been edited by HethrJarrod: Apr 29 2023, 07:26 PM

Updated the art per Cube's suggestion