Jeganei
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Overview
A octuple tentacled land mollusc of substantial size. A few sub-species exist each adapted to their particular habitat.
- Common Names
- Jeganei
Description
- Classification
- Mollusc
- Size
- Varies between subspecies.
- Appearance
- Spiral shelled with a set of eight long grasping tentacles at the front of their gastropod belly. Move about on a trail of slime like snails. Jeganei have a pair of retractable stalked eyes, and a rasp-like radula inside a beaked mouth.
- Variance
- The two most common sub-species differ in colouration, size and texture of their shells.
Ecology
- Habitat
- Wetlands.
- Diet
- Jeganei are omnivorous scavengers and opportunistic predators.
Behaviour
- Social grouping
- Solitary.
- Temperament
- Oblivious.
- Intelligence
- Animal.
- Reproduction
- Hermaphrodites.
Sub-Species
Jeganei Miat
- Bark Jeganei
- 1.5-2.5 kilograms (3-6 pounds) 10-20 centimetres (4-8 inches) shell and 20-30 centimetres (8-12 inches) tentacles.
- The jeganei miat is a common scavenger found in jungles, and swamps of Waejir. With a rough textured shell resembling a large pine cone, these creatures are fairly well hidden when resting. However when seeking food their long bright blue dark spotted tentacles make them quite noticeable.
Jeganei Umel
- Mud Jeganei
- 3.5-5 kilograms (8-12 pounds), 20-35 centimetres (8-14 inches) shell, and 30-50 centimetre (12-20 inches) tentacles.
- Smoother shelled, and coloured to blend into their surroundings, this species of Jeganei is found in and around fresh water in plains, and marshes.
Domestication
- General
- None.
- Resources
- Meat.
