Lava Larva

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Template:Class 2 FaunaThe Lava Larva is a type of passive life form belonging to the fauna category.

Appearance

The Lava Larva has a dark violet body, which is slightly flattened on the top and underneath. It has a striped pattern on the back.

On the front, the Lava Larva has two short, bulbous antennae-like appendages pointing forward. It has a pair of eyes surrounded by an orange ring. A glowing, orange-colored pattern rims the creature's mouth and stretches all the way to the other end of its body.

Whilst moving, the Lava Larva emits black particles from its back, these dissipate after a short time.

Behaviour

The Lava Larva will swim around aimlessly, producing high-pitched chirping sounds. It will attach itself to the Seamoth, Prawn Suit and Cyclops, draining Energy and slowing the vehicle down.

It is noteworthy that the more Lava Larva there are attached, the more quickly the energy will drain. In order to get the Lava Larva off, the user must hit it with the Knife, freeze it with the Stasis Rifle or blast it off with the Propulsion Cannon or Repulsion Cannon, they can also be removed from inside the Prawn Suit, using the Prawn Suit Propulsion Cannon. If the vehicles energy is turned off by removing all energy-cells or depleted, they will detach.

Data Bank Entry

A grub-like species with a unique sensory system. Long mouth-like slit on the underside can generate high pressure suction Lacks sight and sense of smell Thick scales protect from extreme temperatures Navigates by sensing temperature fluctuations Attracted to energy sources of all kinds Lacks traditional digestive system Draws thermal energy from its prey to survive Assessment: Avoid deploying powered vehicles in its vicinity

Gallery

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  Underside

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  Dorsal view

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  Side profile

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  Bioluminescence

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  A Lava Larva attached to a Prawn Suit

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  Exterior view.

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  Lava Larva attached to a Cyclops.

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  Concept Art

For a more complete gallery, go to Lava Larva/Gallery.

Video

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  Lava Larva attaching animations.

Trivia

• The Lava Larva can come in a variety of sizes.