FASA 365 Day 345, Praefectus Avis, (Governor Bird)5-6ft, Wading feeder, For 1879
Named for the pompous look from the dominant lower beak. That shoveling beak is used to dig up the bottom mud and worms of stream and lake shore lines.
He does have an “government official’s” air.
FASA 365 Day 344, Manelaphanteal… You heard me.
Biologically multi-tasking… like the platypus? Right.
FASA 365 Day 343, Cutis Labor Lapsus, (Skin Slider), 1/4-1/5 inch. Parasitic, asexual.
The Skin Slider lands upon its victim, bites and burrows under the skin. There in, sliding and burrowing under the skin tissue above the muscle fiber; laying its eggs as it goes. Leaving an approximately 12 inch trail of offspring.
The eggs hatch and the larvae begin to grow, Eating the skin as they eat their way to the surface, leaving a 12 inch, deep and painful scar on the victim.
After the larvae have reached the surface of the skin they fall away. This is the most vulnerable state for the Slider. but within a week their wings grow, making them more mobile.
Once airborne their sole intent is to find a victim and lay eggs. After laying their eggs, they surface from the skin of the victim exhausted, and having perpetuated the full circle of life, they promptly die.
FASA 365 Day 342, Rhinooster. 50ft Herbivore. For 1879,
Quote the Base Cook; “Fetch the herbs and spices, lads. We’re havin’ fried whatever it is for supper.”
FASA 365 Day 341, Elongata Cattus, (Long Cat) 4ft.
Longer legs, eyebrows, tail, and most notably; the ears.
Artists note: I was asked how it walks… I replied much in the same way as a cheetah, which also has ver long legs.