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==Overview==
==About==
<brief description of species=-->
;Common Names:N'kar Beetle, Black Corpse Beetle
;Common Names: <list names the species is referenced by-->
:A carrion eating beetle common throughout [[Annexea]].


==Description==
==Description==
;Classification:<reptile, mammal, fish, bird, etc-->
;Classification:Arthropod, Insect
;Size: <--number--> kg (<--number--> pounds), <--height--> m ( <--height--> feet/inches), <length--> as appropriate
;Size: 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2 inches) long
;Appearance: <--general description, include body part ratios as required, consider: skeleton, mobility, body covering, respiratory system, nervous System, additional features-->
;Appearance: Wide bodied beetles, with short antennae, their shells are typically black with a iridescent emerald green flash in strong light.
;Sexual dimorphism: <--note differences between the sexes-->
;Variance:Many subspecies of n'kar beetle exist with variations in colour. patterning, or shape of shells, and antennae.
;Variance: <--any other variance, include subspeciation-->


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
;Habitat:<--primary and secondary climate and terrain-->
;Habitat:N'kar beetles are found in nearly any climate and terrain, they dwell in loose soil and detritus.
;Diet:<--what do they eat-->
;Diet:N'kar are carnivorous scavengers, and will swarm an animals corpse stripping all flesh and soft tissues with remarkable alacrity. They can also detect carrion from a significant distance, and will travel far and wide in search of a meal.


==Behaviour==
==Behaviour==
;Social grouping:<--herds, pack, solitary, etc-->
;Social grouping:Solitary, unless encountered as a swarm devouring carrion.
;Temperament:<--skittishness, aggression-->
;Temperament:Generally oblivious, but will scatter if sufficiently disturbed.
;Intelligence:<--apparent intelligence-->
;Intelligence:Negligible
;Reproduction:<--method, cycles, associated behaviours-->
;Reproduction:N'kar will lay clusters of eggs resembling fat brown grain in and under rotting logs or other wood. Their larva when hatched eat molds and fungi until they pupate into adult beetles and switch to a meat based diet.


==Sub-Species==
==Notable Sub-Species==
<--list of sub-species with notable differences-->
;Venomous N'kar Beetle:At least one sub-species had evolved a venomous bite, and will hunt small animals, and other insects when carrion is not readily available. Their venom is less of a threat to large animals or people.
 
;Symbiotic N'kar Beetle:A sub-species of n'kar beetle has adapted into a symbiotic relationship with Snail Trees and Tree Snails, forming a vital link in three part cycle.


==Domestication==
==Domestication==
;General:<--brief note about domestication-->
;General:Some cultures may utilize n'kar beetles to remove flesh from corpses before interring the clean bones in reliquary urns and the like.
;Resources:<--resources obtained from domestication-->
;Resources:N'kar beetles, their eggs, and grubs can provide a source of protein for the less squeamish.
 
==Stories==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
<--links to related material-->
:[[Snail Tree]]
:[[Tree Snail]]


[[Category:Arthropod]]
[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Fauna-Class]] <--See above-->
[[Category:Symbiosis]]

Latest revision as of 14:54, 2 July 2024

About

Common Names
N'kar Beetle, Black Corpse Beetle
A carrion eating beetle common throughout Annexea.

Description

Classification
Arthropod, Insect
Size
2-3 cm (0.8-1.2 inches) long
Appearance
Wide bodied beetles, with short antennae, their shells are typically black with a iridescent emerald green flash in strong light.
Variance
Many subspecies of n'kar beetle exist with variations in colour. patterning, or shape of shells, and antennae.

Ecology

Habitat
N'kar beetles are found in nearly any climate and terrain, they dwell in loose soil and detritus.
Diet
N'kar are carnivorous scavengers, and will swarm an animals corpse stripping all flesh and soft tissues with remarkable alacrity. They can also detect carrion from a significant distance, and will travel far and wide in search of a meal.

Behaviour

Social grouping
Solitary, unless encountered as a swarm devouring carrion.
Temperament
Generally oblivious, but will scatter if sufficiently disturbed.
Intelligence
Negligible
Reproduction
N'kar will lay clusters of eggs resembling fat brown grain in and under rotting logs or other wood. Their larva when hatched eat molds and fungi until they pupate into adult beetles and switch to a meat based diet.

Notable Sub-Species

Venomous N'kar Beetle
At least one sub-species had evolved a venomous bite, and will hunt small animals, and other insects when carrion is not readily available. Their venom is less of a threat to large animals or people.
Symbiotic N'kar Beetle
A sub-species of n'kar beetle has adapted into a symbiotic relationship with Snail Trees and Tree Snails, forming a vital link in three part cycle.

Domestication

General
Some cultures may utilize n'kar beetles to remove flesh from corpses before interring the clean bones in reliquary urns and the like.
Resources
N'kar beetles, their eggs, and grubs can provide a source of protein for the less squeamish.

Stories

See Also

Snail Tree
Tree Snail
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