Djemja Falak

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Djemja Falak has a thick internal calcified shell called the cuttlebone. It has a somewhat flattened oval-shaped body which posses's a pair of narrow lateral fins. The species like other celpholopods has wight arms and two larger tenticles. The tenticals and arms of the Djemja Falak have suction cups which allow for the capture of prey species. Each suction cup has many small teeth.
The Djemja Falak has two eyes, which whilst seems to be colour blind have excellent vison. Their eyes hace a acute sensitivity to polarized light, which allows them to detect the differences in light polarization as small as one degree. The Djemja Falak like other cuttlefish is able to change the focus depth of their eyes. The Djemja Falak lacks forward facing eyes which allows them to have 360-degree vision and are able to move each eye independantly.

Dietary Needs and Habits

In the wild a Djemja Falak can be seen to attach itself to the head of larger fish or sea mammals using its suction cups to hold on to the head. The prey animal will show little to no negative response to the attack from the Djemja Falak. The Djemja Falak will then slowly eat the tissue of the prey until it reaches the brain, from there the Djemja Falak will consume all of the remaining tissue, this process can take a significant amount of time. It does seems that the Djemja Falak can digest rotting and decaying tissues and has been see to scavange on the remains of other creatures when it is unable to find sutiable prey.

Behaviour

When placed on a head, a Falak will inject neurotoxins into its victim. The toxin will rot its victims brain overtime, but initially acts as a psychoactive drug that makes it a potent truth serum.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

The Djemja Falak is used as a potent truth serum during interigations of prisoners. Although, many cultures refrane from using this method due to the inhumane nature in which it occurs.

Scientific Name

Sepioidea Djemdja falak

Conservation Status

Rare this species is mostly bred in captivity because of its special properties.