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[[File:flyx.png|right|thumb|300x|Flyx]] | [[File:flyx.png|right|thumb|300x|Flyx]] | ||
==About== | |||
:These molluscs are a prized delicacy in the markets of several [[Kythus|Kythan]] towns. | :These molluscs are a prized delicacy in the markets of several [[Kythus|Kythan]] towns. | ||
;Common Names: Flyx | ;Common Names: Flyx | ||
=Description= | ==Description== | ||
;Classification:Mollusc | ;Classification:Mollusc | ||
;Size:1-1.5 kilograms (2-3 pounds), 25 centimetres (10 inches) diameter | ;Size:1-1.5 kilograms (2-3 pounds), 25 centimetres (10 inches) diameter | ||
;Appearance:The body of a flyx is covered by a rough pebbly textured convex shell up to 25 cm in diameter. Radially arranged around the edge are six prehensile tentacles reaching double the radius of the body. The mouth, eyes, and stubby swimming tail, are all located under the shell, at the centre of the disc shaped body. | ;Appearance:The body of a flyx is covered by a rough pebbly textured convex shell up to 25 cm in diameter. Radially arranged around the edge are six prehensile tentacles reaching double the radius of the body. The mouth, eyes, and stubby swimming tail, are all located under the shell, at the centre of the disc shaped body. | ||
=Ecology= | ==Ecology== | ||
;Habitat:They are known to exist exclusively within the [[Celvan]] river system. | ;Habitat:They are known to exist exclusively within the [[Celvan]] river system. | ||
;Diet:Flyx are omnivorous | ;Diet:Flyx are omnivorous feeding upon algae, water plants, small freshwater crustaceans, aquatic annelids, and fish. | ||
=Behaviour= | ==Behaviour== | ||
;Social grouping:found in groups of up to a dozen. | ;Social grouping:Flyx are found in groups of up to a dozen. | ||
;Temperament:Skittish | ;Temperament:Skittish; Flyx will jet away and squirt clouds of dark ink to deter predators. | ||
;Intelligence:Minimal. | ;Intelligence:Minimal. | ||
;Reproduction:Hermaphrodites which live birth 3-4 young at semi-random intervals related to low population numbers. | ;Reproduction:Hermaphrodites which live birth 3-4 young at semi-random intervals related to low population numbers. | ||
=Sub-Species= | ==Notable Sub-Species== | ||
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=Domestication= | ==Domestication== | ||
;General:None. | ;General:None. | ||
;Resources:Meat, Shells, Ink | ;Resources:Meat, Shells, Ink | ||
=See Also= | ==See Also== | ||
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[[Category:Fauna]] | [[Category:Fauna]] | ||
[[Category:Mollusc]] | [[Category:Mollusc]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:44, 20 April 2023
About
- These molluscs are a prized delicacy in the markets of several Kythan towns.
- Common Names
- Flyx
Description
- Classification
- Mollusc
- Size
- 1-1.5 kilograms (2-3 pounds), 25 centimetres (10 inches) diameter
- Appearance
- The body of a flyx is covered by a rough pebbly textured convex shell up to 25 cm in diameter. Radially arranged around the edge are six prehensile tentacles reaching double the radius of the body. The mouth, eyes, and stubby swimming tail, are all located under the shell, at the centre of the disc shaped body.
Ecology
- Habitat
- They are known to exist exclusively within the Celvan river system.
- Diet
- Flyx are omnivorous feeding upon algae, water plants, small freshwater crustaceans, aquatic annelids, and fish.
Behaviour
- Social grouping
- Flyx are found in groups of up to a dozen.
- Temperament
- Skittish; Flyx will jet away and squirt clouds of dark ink to deter predators.
- Intelligence
- Minimal.
- Reproduction
- Hermaphrodites which live birth 3-4 young at semi-random intervals related to low population numbers.
Notable Sub-Species
Domestication
- General
- None.
- Resources
- Meat, Shells, Ink
