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Ohmu

Ohmu / Gorgon
Origin: Studio Ghibli — Classification: Crustacean — Sapience level: Group sapience


Appearance[]

  • Crustacean
  • Average length: ~ 30 meters (estimated)
  • Natural armour: Their segmented exoskeleton is stronger than the toughest of ceramics, and can even be used to make swords.
  • Mandibles: Ohmu have multiple mouthparts.
  • Their mouthparts contain several thin, golden tentacles that they use to communicate and heal others.
  • Their multiple eyes are normally blue, but turn red when the animal is angered.

Biological traits[]

  • Ohmu can heal the injuries of other life forms by using their tentacles.
  • Their blood is blue in coloration.

Habitat[]

  • Jungle habitat: They inhabit the Toxic Jungle of the post-industrial future world.
    • Ohmu are a keystone species in their habitat, as they spread the spores of the fungal plants, allowing the Jungle to expand over a larger area.

Behaviour[]

  • Fungivore
  • Hive-based
  • Amphibious
  • Territorial: Ohmu collectively protect their habitat, the Toxic Jungle, by chasing out anyone who means harm to it or to the creatures that live there.
    • When in groups, they can become so enraged as to potentially destroy entire cities.
  • Parental care: Ohmu raise their young and can be very protective of them.

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