Rock Larvae
Rock Larvae are large grub-like creatures that are about the size of a small dog. They burrow into a piece of stone and slowly absorb the nutrients from the minerals inside.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Rock Larvae are just oversized grubs with crushing mandibles which they use to burrow inside large stones to absorb the nutrients inside, or to try and hide from Silvine.
Genetics and Reproduction
Rock Larvae reproduce sexually. After mating the female immediately lays 30-80 eggs inside of some rock or stone which hatch into baby Rock Larvae.
Growth Rate & Stages
Baby Rock Larvae grow to full size after only 1 week. When they hatch from their egg they don't normally stick together to avoid the prying eyes of the local Silvine.
Ecology and Habitats
Rock Larvae can live anywhere that has access to rocks and stones to absorb nutrients from.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Rock Larvae burrow into rocks and stones and then slowly absorb the nutrients from inside. It normally takes 1-2 weeks to fully absorb the nutrients where then the Rock Larvae move the nearest stone to start absorbing that.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Rock larvae are sometimes used by miners as pets due to their ability to chomp through solid stone. The absorbing part of their diet becomes quite a hassle so most miners don't even bother.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Rock Larvae have very poor hearing, sight, and smell so they are rather helpless creatures.
Origin/Ancestry
A Rock Larvae is a Scarabaeidae
Lifespan
1 year
Geographic Distribution
Comments