Lava Larva

This article is about the Lava Larva. You may be looking for the Lava Lizard.

Template:Class 2 FaunaThe Lava Larva is a mid-sized, parasitic fauna species.

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 useless 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.

The more Lava Larva there are attached, the more quickly the energy will drain. In order to get the Lava Larva off, the player 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 by: the Prawn Suit Propulsion Cannon (if on a Prawn Suit), the Cyclops Shield Generator (if on a Cyclops), and can also be scared off with the Seamoth Perimeter Defense System. Lava Lizards will also eat the larvae off of the vehicle without causing any damage. If the vehicle's energy is turned off by removing all Power Cells, or the Power Cells are depleted, they will detach.

Influence on Vehicles

Number of Lava Larva	Time attached	Energy Lost
1	33s	1%
2	18s	1%
3	12.5s	1%
4	9s	1%
5	6.5s	1%
6	3s	1%
7+	1s	1%

• If the number of Lava Larva should exceed past six, vehicles will lose 1% of energy every second.

Data Bank Entry

A grub-like species which appears to lack sight and smell, but is able to sense and drain thermal and electrical energy in its immediate environment. Suction Cup: Capable of attaching to smooth surfaces and generating high pressure suction. Will release if it comes under sufficient strain. Torso: Thick scales protect from extreme temperatures. The lava larva lacks a traditional digestive system, instead it powers its internal processes directly fromt he energy it consumes. Behavior: Attracted to energy sources of all kinds. Draws energy from its prey to survive. Assessment: Avoid when piloting vehicles - Remove to conserve batteries

Gallery

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  Front view

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  Side profile

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  Dorsal view

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  Underside

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  Bioluminescence

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  Size comparison with the player

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  A Lava Larva attached to a Prawn Suit

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  Lava Larva attached to a Cyclops

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  Interior view of Lava Larva attached to a Cyclops

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  Lava Larva attaching animations

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  Lava Larva Concept Art

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Trivia

• Despite being called a larva, the Lava Larva is not currently suggested to be the immature form of any known creature on Planet 4546B; presumably this name is based purely on outward appearance.