Mavusnavi

## Mavusnavi towerei

Status: NT

Timespan: R.68 - Present

Habitat: Deep Ocean

Distribution: Northern Polar Ocean

Niche: Major Predator

Nutritional Value:

Size: 3.45cm

Predecessor: Megalognathus dankoma

Classification: Megalognathusidae, Squickidea, Tubulosa

Latest Mutations: Lure, Bigger

Info: A truly benthic animal, Mavusnavi is almost completely grounded by the fact that it is heavier than it is strong; it moves at slow speeds along the bottom of the ocean. Fortunately, it has evolved a way of bringing prey to it, so it's rather limited movement becomes less of a problem. A luminescent lure piques the interest of a passing Glistroskulus and when Mavusnavi detects it through chemoreceptors on the face, it snaps up its victim. Although usually found in the deep ocean, some Mavusnavi migrate to shallow seas, when the polar winter completely encompasses it in darkness.

Description: It still has a small, yellow, cylindrical body and disproportionately large jaws, housing very sharp, cutting teeth. Although the jaw is large, the muscles that open and shut it appear to be quite weak. It has three gills and a pinhole eye with lens facing upwards. Also along the head are chemoreceptor cells. Along the back and underside of the body is a fleshy membrane. On the front of the face, just above the mouth is a light-emitting organ, fuelled by the symbiotic relationship with luminescent bacteria. It has a slightly denser brain than usual. The gut leads to the stomach, which contains digestive bacteria primed for a carnivorous diet. The organs are bathed in the hemacoel-filled chambers of an open circulatory system, and anti-freeze proteins keep the hemacoel from freezing. The body is supported by a notochord and weak muscles.

Behaviour Set:
- This species has basic awareness as well as the ability to pair simple instincts with stimuli.
1. After reproducing, the mated adults fight each other to the death, and leave the corpse behind.
2. When they detect light, they will move to darkness.

Previous Mutations: Muscles, Fleshy Membrane (along back and underside), Chemoreceptors, Basic Instincts, Three Gill Slits, Yellow Pigmentation, Dentine Teeth, Open Circulatory System, Pinhole Eye With Lens (one on top of head), Notochord, Anti-freeze Proteins, Digestive Acid, Teeth, Jaw

Discovered by: StealthStyle

## Mavusnavi insidious

Status: LC

Timespan: R.77 - Present

Habitat: Deep Ocean, Continental Slope (Mid Ocean), Shallow Sea

Distribution: Uteenessa Ocean, Temperate and Polar Seas

Niche: Minor Predator

Nutritional Value: 15

Size: 3.45cm

Predecessor: Mavusnavi towerei

Classification: Mavusnavidae, Megalognathusidea, Membrania

Latest Mutations: Camouflage, Hollow Jaw, Faster Reactions

Info: A constant presence on the Uteenessa Ocean from the abyssal plain to the low tide mark, this specialist has carved out a niche for itself amongst the much larger predators. It generally does not move, instead, waiting for prey to come closer. Then, it pounces with quick reactions and sharp teeth. It also makes up for the size of the jaw by having hollow gaps in the cartilage to lessen the weight. At night, glowing spots on the seafloor can be attributed to this animal. These lures help attract prey closer at night, when this animal does its hunting.

Description: It still has a small, sandy-brown, cylindrical body and disproportionately large jaw with air spaces, housing very sharp, cutting teeth. Although the jaw is large, the muscles that open and shut it appear to be quite weak. It has three gills and a pinhole eye with lens facing upwards. Also along the head are chemoreceptor cells. Along the back and underside of the body is a fleshy membrane. On the front of the face, just above the mouth is a light-emitting organ, fuelled by the symbiotic relationship with luminescent bacteria. It has a slightly denser brain than usual. The gut leads to the stomach, which contains digestive bacteria primed for a carnivorous diet. The organs are bathed in the hemacoel-filled chambers of an open circulatory system, and anti-freeze proteins keep the hemacoel from freezing. The body is supported by a notochord and weak muscles.

Behaviour Set:
- This species has basic awareness as well as the ability to pair simple instincts with stimuli.
1. After reproducing, the mated adults fight each other to the death, and leave the corpse behind.
2. When they detect strong light, they will hide.
3. This species is fairly stationary.

Previous Mutations: Muscles, Fleshy Membrane (along back and underside), Chemoreceptors, Basic Instincts, Three Gill Slits, Axochord (L), Yellow Pigmentation (L), Dentine Teeth, Open Circulatory System, Pinhole Eye With Lens (one on top of head), Notochord, Anti-freeze Proteins, Digestive Acid, Sharp Teeth, Cartilage Jaw, Lure, Bigger

Discoverer: StealthStyle