Leafpile Mimic
The Leafpile Mimic is a small worm-like creature with 2 big round eyes and antenna. Their sticky body spread mucus and slime, collecting leaves and covering them in more slime which collects more leaves, etc until they become hulking masses of power until something rips through their disguise.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The Leafpile Mimic is a small worm-like creature with 2 big round eyes and antenna. Their sticky body spread mucus and slime, collecting leaves and covering them in more slime which collects more leaves, etc until they become hulking masses of power until something rips through their disguise. Their actual body is plump and round making them a juicy snack for predators looking for an easy meal, but when they collect a large number of leaves they become threatening monstrosities that even the most daring of creatures wouldn't dare to cross.
Genetics and Reproduction
Leafpile mimics have an interesting way of reproduction. The female will lay anywhere from 80-300 sticky pod-like eggs on the underside of a tree or large leaf, and when mating season arrives the males will search the forest for these eggs to fertilize them.
Growth Rate & Stages
Baby Leafpile Mimics are left to fend for themselves which often results of most of them getting eaten, but a large amount always manages to escape and grow to full size.
Ecology and Habitats
Leafpile mimics must live in a heavy forest with plenty of leaves to hide them from predators. This mindset also sparks fear of fire in the little creatures.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Leafpile mimics eat mushrooms and berries that they find in the forests.
Biological Cycle
Leafpile Mimic's slime changes according to the seasons, so during the spring and summer, it keeps the leaves well-fed and green while during the winter and falls it weakens to let the leaves take their natural color.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Leafpile mimics eyes glow bright orange in the dark, which indicates that they are using their darkvision. this is also a good way to identify where one is hiding in the night because even the thickest of bushes couldn't hide the pleasant glow.
Lifespan
2 years
Geographic Distribution
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