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- Geordie (tentatively Salpapod geordie). A jet-propelled omnivore evolved from an organism resembling a bony octopus.
- 1. Rasping jaw
- The geordie's hard mouthparts can brush algae off rocks, crush small crustaceans, pull plugs out of coral and cut wads of kelp.
- 2. Four fins
- Perhaps evolved from bony legs, they steer the geordie and host its four stomach pouches.
- 3. Diverticular stomachs
- Each fin-leg holds a digestive pouch with bacteria specialized to portions of the geordie's diverse diet. Swimming motion helps stir and digest food.
- 4. Central jet
- The central channel is lined with stinging cells, which kill small seaborne fauna. Do not insert fingers. Muscular pulses propel the geordie by jet action.
- 5. Donut-shaped 'spinal' braid
- The geordie’s nerve braid is wrapped around the jet channel like a donut. Toroidal brain structures may have interesting downstream consequences in larger organisms.
- Assessment: edible, though heavily loaded with metals and waxes. Advise thorough fabricator cook.
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