Physarium

Also called Redhands, Physarium are animates that resemble a black and dark red mass from which emerge hands with an eye on the palm. These hands extend in multi-jointed arms in an attempt to capture prey. 
Physariums are a species of mycetozoa that travels underground, without disturbing the soil, and emerges to capture prey, usually large animals such as boars, sheep and cows. It has also been observed catching birds from trees. Its arrival is heralded by red wisps of smoke before it emerges from the soil. 
== Strategy ==
Fighting a physarium is complex as it is surprisingly agile and carry many diseases. Botwans eradicate the mold using thundertaunts (weapons designed to attract lightning strikes) which often disintegrates and sterilizes the area where it emerges. 
== Behavior ==
If the mold has fed well, it will become sedentary, known as a nest, and will sprout functional eyes and mouths. The nest is known to spit out bones of prey it cannot digest at threats. Once the nest has finished digesting or is no longer burdened by bones in its digestive tract, it will resume its activities underground.
Category:Fungi
Category:Botwa