ASTROVITAE ISSUE 01

THECREATURECOMPENDIUM
SQUIBBLECRAB
By Yellowmoth606
This species of Tribblecrab resides between the Pelagic and Bathypelagic zones. Like
the early evolution of Earth's cephalopods, the squibblecrab can control its buoyancy
by gaining and losing gas inside it's shell. The shell is lexible, softening to be more
lightweight while the lower parts of their legs are more elastic for maneuverability
while hunting. The material of the webbing connected to their limbs is not well
understood but it is theorized to be either unique mucus or a colony of symbiotic cells.
Nevertheless the webbing is used as a net to trap prey where they will be ripped apart
and digested. While more species are being discovered, they are an elusive organism
that leaves many questions about their evolutionary path and niche.
MUSHROOM EARS
By Speculative Sloth
Within the seas of planet Toreya is a special phylum of organisims known as
Boletusauria (Latin for "mushroom ear"). These animals are heterotrophs that are
protected by chitin like proteins, though due to the aquatic environment they have
specialized in feeding on organic debris and microscopic creatures.
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