Qasqas
| Qasqas | ||
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| (Spinacarus gorgona) | ||
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| Information | ||
| Creator | dop4274 Other | |
| Week/Generation | 27/167 | |
| Habitat | Fermi Plains, Fermi Temperate Desert, Fermi Tundra, Fermi Steppe | |
| Size | 4 cm large | |
| Primary Mobility | Unknown | |
| Support | Exoskeleton and Endoskeleton (Chitin) | |
| Diet | Omnivore (Inland Nectarworm, Nectarworm, Skunk's Pheres, Ephemeral Sapworm, Leafcutter Krugg (Larvae), Slicewing (Larvae), Alshamite, Spiny Wrigum (Larvae), Krugg (Larvae), Gushlych, Pewpa, Sapworms, Minikruggs, Stoutplage, Sunleaf, Greyblades, Candletower, Sunion, Razorbark, Beach Piloroot, Pilonoroot, Segmented Carnofern) Scavenger | |
| Respiration | Active (Microlungs) | |
| Thermoregulation | Heterotherms | |
| Reproduction | Sexual, Two Sexes, Ootheca | |
| Taxonomy | ||
| Domain Kingdom Subkingdom Phylum Clade Superclass Class Order Family Genus Species | Eukaryota Binucleozoa Symbiovermes (info) Thoracocephalia Coluripoda Ossicancer Entomocarcinia (info) Trichiocarcinia Spinacaridae Spinacarus Spinacarus gorgona | |
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The qasqas split from its ancestor, the alshamite. Also often erroneously referred to as the "gorgon krugg". Flourishing expansively on the steppes, tundras, deserts and plains of the Island of Fermi, the qasqas has grown some extra 2 cms despite the insular dwarfism observed in its alshamite forebears, achieving remarkable growth through a series of evolutionary advancements, The average size of the qasqas is 4-5 centimeters, but the largest qasqas can reach 6 centimeters. Among these adaptations are the development of prothoracic, mesothoracic, and metathoracic legs, endowing the qasqas with heightened mobility, surpassing the capabilities of its ancestors. The nomenclature "qasqas" is entirely onomatopoeic, derived from the distinctive clicking sounds the creature produces during activities such as attacking, mating, or communication.
Functioning as omnivores and scavengers, qasqases exhibit a remarkable dietary versatility, incorporating flora, fruits, meat, and corpses. Embracing a more assertive lifestyle, these creatures have evolved to prey upon fauna smaller than or comparable in size to themselves, showcasing a strategic approach to survival. Their spiky back-hair serves as a formidable defensive mechanism against predators, while their cockroach-like legs facilitate swift navigation, allowing them to outpace and escape potential threats. Despite possessing modest jaws, the qasqas boasts a remarkably strong bite force, enabling it to effortlessly breach the bodies of other organisms for consumption.
The qasqas' exoskeleton is a crucial component of its survival strategy, allowing the creatures to squeeze themselves in spaces that are a quarter of their body size, offering a strategic advantage in avoiding detection and increasing protection. Reproduction occurs through an Ootheca, a unique method wherein the qasqas deposits its eggs. This distinct reproductive process adds to the species' overall complexity, emphasizing its remarkable adaptability and evolutionary success.
Qasqases are eusocial, males and females have no size difference, and attack fauna *slightly* larger than them in group. Their sense of hearing are located on their back-hair and between their legs, allowing them to feel soundwaves, detect threats and run away to safety.