The hexapod rocker split from its ancestor, it has lost its stabilizers and the space behind its beak for its tongue to stick out is more developed. Its limbs now have wooden shells to protect them when fighting prey or moving through rough terrain. Its butt nostril has lengthened significantly so it can hunt underwater for prey. Its "wing sticks" have specialized further, the front ones are now used for poking prey out of hiding and holding them down, the first segment can easily be regenerated if broken. The hind ones have become strong and thicker, they are used as false legs to give the hexapod rocker extra footing when moving through water and to free the front limbs for use in holding down prey and killing.
Living Relatives (click to show/hide)
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