Symbiote

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The Symbiote is an aggressive fauna species known for living in a symbiotic relationship with the Titan Holefish. 
==Appearance==
The Symbiote's body is small, and is divided into two distinct parts: the short but wide anterior region and the long, thin translucent posterior region.
The anterior region features a sharp black beak and a pair of orange eyes with black, horizontal pupils. Three slim red fins protrude from just behind this region, each tapering to a point and situated at 120 degree intervals.
The posterior region from the red fins down is drastically different from the anterior part, being composed of a red, translucent tissue through which the ribs and spinal column are visible. Four pairs of small, translucent black spikes protrude from the body on the dorsal and ventral side. Towards the posterior end, the red flesh near the caudal fin transitions to black, then transitions again to blue.
== Behavior ==
These small aggressive creatures live in a symbiotic relationship with the Titan Holefish. Symbiotes lay their eggs within a blue gel-like substance in the tail hollow of the Titan Holefish. Here the eggs can extract the nutrients and oxygen in order to grow. In return the adult Symbiotes form shoals around the Titan Holefish, attacking any potential predators that come close and removing parasites from the Titan's body.
If a Symbiote is picked up by hand, it will have a chance to be caught. But if it is not caught, it will bite the player and free itself. However, they can be safely picked up with the Propulsion Cannon or the Sea Truck Aquarium Module or when it dies. (Please note that the Symbiote can damage you for 6 damage).
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==Design==
The beak of the Symbiote is very similar in structure to the beaks of birds within the family Psittacidae, aka parrots. The behavior of the Symbiote towards the Titan Holefish resembles the cleaning behaviors displayed by several real world animals.
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Symbiote 1.jpg|Side view
Symbiote 2.jpg|Front view
Symbiote 3.jpg|Dorsal view
Symbiote In Hand.jpg|In hand
Symbiote Sizeref.jpg|Size comparison to the player
SA Symbiote.jpg|A Symbiote defending a Titan Holefish in the Sparse Arctic
Wriggling Symbiote.gif|A Symbiote wriggling in the player's hand upon being grabbed
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2018 10 11 17 22 12|Symbiote holding animations
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Alex titanholefishsymbiote3B (BZ).png|Concept Art
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Symbiote SketchFab.jpg|Model from Sketchfab
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==Trivia==
*The Symbiote and the Titan Holefish are the fifth set of creatures shown in a symbiotic relationship, the first four (most in the original game) being the Crashfish and the Sulfur Plant, the Crabsnake and the Jellyshroom and the Sea Emperor Leviathan to the Peepers inside its aquarium, and the Ventgarden and the Spiral Plant.
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