Bottomfeeder remake
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Subject Profile
Bathyvermis foedus, nicknamed ‘Bottomfeeders’ by personnel, are an overly large species of sea slug that exclusively inhabits The Arcanamare Zone. They are the largest sea slugs ever discovered and the natural prey of Ocellolychnus chrysitis. B. foedus were discovered during initial exploration of The Arcanamare Zone but not formally studied until after the Profundum Foundation had finished construction. B. foedus are confirmed to be wild animals and as such do not receive an ANO classification.
They have six hypersensitive antennae used to detect the vibrations and chemical scents in their environment as a method of finding prey, avoiding predators, and encountering potential mates. B. foedus posses both male and female reproductive organs and are frequently found grouped together.
As arguably the most repulsive species that lives in The Arcanamare Zone, B. foedus are endoparasitoids capable of releasing a paralysing venom from six tooth-like structures that surround their radula. B. foedus specimens who carry young inject this venom into other animals and lay eggs inside their paralysed body. The offspring will develop inside the host’s flesh, feeding on it until its eventual death. The host’s death and decay usually marks the stage in which B. foedus specimens are old enough to develop and grow outside the body of another animal.
Strategy
In the event that diving personnel encounter a wild B. foedus, it is advised to keep your distance and simply swim upwards as these animals cannot move from the sea floor.
[POST LOCKDOWN ADDENDUM]
Multiple instances of Bathyvermis foedus have been spotted roaming within flooded and partially-flooded areas of the Profundum Foundation. If personnel are to encounter a B. foedus specimen, it is advised to keep your distance as much as possible. These animals are slow-moving but known to occasionally lunge towards the prey they hunt; indicated by a vocalisation similar to squelching. Elucidation personnel are recommended to keep their eyes on B. foedus instances at all times to know exactly when they must dodge its attacks. If individuals are caught by the animal, it is advised to strike an intimidating pose and stand your ground. Punching or kicking a B. foedus specimen is not recommended as it will likely attempt to inject personnel with its venom in response. If any instances of B. foedus remain within the Foundation after the Lockdown has concluded, they will be dealt with accordingly.