Sand Shark

Name:  Sand Shark
Binomial Nomenclatur:  [i]Solitudo partis[/i] (Desert Shark)
Notes:  A strange carnivorous, reptilian form of life, the Sand Shark is named for the resemblance to oceanic sharks.  A land dwelling organisim, they prefer to live in desert regions, particularly ones heavily with loose sand which they have the amazing knack of burrowing through at surprising speeds.  Their eyes have nictating membranes and nostrils have special flaps that keep sand out while digging or during sandstorms.
The preferred method of hunting for this species is almost like a crocodile.  They lay just beneath the surface of the sand with only their nostrils and wait.  When they detect the vibrations caused by motion of a prey animal, they strike and pull the target beneath the sands to suffocate.
It is currently not known exactly how, though some theorize the Preservers had something to do with it, but Sand Sharks have been found on various different worlds.
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