Arachyu

== Description ==
=== Behavior ===
* 's are solitary and aggressive creatures, similar to that of a mantis shrimp's temperament.
* Their claws can even be used to launch their body forward to crush targets between them, with 8,500 pounds per square inch of pressure.
* They have average intelligence but are capable of mapping out attacks and can see millions of additional colors beyond a human's sight capacity.
* are peculiar parents in that they let their babies latch onto their backs, similar to spiders. After 3-5 weeks, young will venture out independently and no longer depend on their mothers.
* They can tolerate fresh water but prefer salt water or brackish water and are most seen in deep, warm waters.
* In combat situations, they refuse to fight other heavily armored creatures but are fine with fighting anything else.
* They are very solitary, spending most of their lives alone, but also very territorial, and will claim an area to themselves and protect it, unless for brief periods in their lives to bring up younger .
* Their hunting style resembles that of an ambusher, often using their impressive shell to their advantage while whipping out incredible bashing attacks that often send opponents into a daze or even unconscious. They are brutal fighters and will aim to crush and break their target's skull for the kill, capable of holding their prey with their many limbs to hold it in place while using their claws to feed.
=== Artist Headcanon ===
* Their claws are extremely tough, and their exoskeleton protects them from the force of their own attacks.
* They grow by shedding their exoskeleton in smaller sections at a time. The process is very hard to notice and can last infinitely, as there is no set limit to how long and large they can grow.
* 's shell will create another layer for babies to latch onto to protect the mother while latching.
* They can boost themselves by launching backward with their claws, similar to crawfish or lobsters, and can maneuver backward with quick swipes of their tail.
== Appearance ==
The takes inspiration from decapod crustaceans and bears a loose resemblance to a lobster. Its body consists of distinct segments: an ovoid-like, unfused cephalon (head) housing the jaw, two pairs of antennae (one above and one below the jaw), and two eyes. The non-fused thorax contains seven pairs of partially visible gills and two pairs of pereiopods (walking legs). Additionally, it has a slim, six-segmented abdomen adorned with six pairs of pleopods (swimming legs), which culminate in a leafy-like tail fan. The first pair of pereiopods have evolved into chelipeds (pincers), while the other two resemble mantis arms and serve as maxillipeds (assisting in feeding). The first three pairs of pleopods are highly developed for swimming, while the last three appear to be vestigial and less functional.
The 's entire body is covered with armor-like plates and spikes, featuring various shades of ombré faded green-blue and a spotted pattern.
=== Males ===
Males have four round, curved growths on either side of the middle of their tail.
=== Females ===
Females have four spines coming from the bottom of their "neck".
== Abilities ==
== Carry-able Creatures ==
== Trivia ==
* Concept by undeary in the Creatures of Sonaria Discord.
** is the fourth creature inspired by crustaceans, following Polymonstrum, Militrua, and Kavouradis.
** was originally intended to be semi-aquatic, which can be seen in its concept art. However, according to East, "...due to tester input and issues regarding its body type, it was decided that [ would] be more enjoyable as a full aquatic instead."
* Animations by Nimwit.
* is sometimes called "lobster" or "blue lobster" by the community.
** The name "blue lobster" is also referred to as a meme name.
* The originally had the highest raw damage output for a Tier 4 until it got updated to a Tier 5 in the December 24th, 2022 update.
** Now is the second Tier 5 aquatic in-game, the first being the Syroudon.
== Gallery ==
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Main =
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Arachyu_Concept.png| concept art
ArachyuPallete.png|'s primary color palette
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Development =
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Arachyu_Rigged.png|, rigged
ArachyuDev1|Clip provided by Wolfragon, CoS Discord, 9/2/2022
ArachyuDev2|Clip provided by Wolfragon, CoS Discord, 9/2/2022
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References =
This tab is intended to present anything to further observe the 's design, inspirations, and changes in growth stages for reference.
arachyujuvi.png|Juvenile 
arachyuteen.png|Teen 
Arachyu Adult.png|Adult 
Arachyu Male vs Female Designs.png|Dimorphism between male and female 
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Mutations =
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ArachyuTrialBewitched.png|Bewitched 
ArachyuTrialBlossom.png|Blossom 
ArachyuTrialCoal Chunk.png|Coal Chunk 
ArachyuTrialFrostburn.png|Frostburn 
ArachyuTrialGhosty.png|Ghosty 
ArachyuTrialGlimmer.png|Glimmer day/night
ArachyuGlimmer.png|Custom Glimmer 
ArachyuTrialGlow Tail.png|Custom Glow Tail 
ArachyuTrialMelanism.png|Melanistic 
ArachyuTrialOvergrown.png|Overgrown 
ArachyuOvergrown.jpg|Overgrown in the customization menu
ArachyuOvergrownGlimmer.png|Overgrown + Glimmer 
ArachyuTrialPiebald.jpg|Piebald 
ArachyuTrialShadow.jpeg|Shadow 
ArachyuShimmerGlimmer.jpg|Custom Shimmer + Glimmer 
ArachyuTrialSmore.jpg|Smore 
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Arachyu_Icon.png| in the game's icon during its release, by Kyzenith
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