Oilicle

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Oilicle
(Jyougui oleosus)
Main image of Oilicle
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorCoolsteph Other
Week/Generation25/156
HabitatJujubee Ocean (Twilight Zone)
Size50 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietPlanktivore
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationUnknown
ReproductionSexual, Eggs into the Water
Taxonomy
Domain
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Jyougui
Jyougui oleosus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The oilicle has two tentacles that are modified to store oil. Like a shark's oily liver, the oily tentacles help keep the oilicle buoyant. The greater buoyancy reduces the amount of energy expended in movement, which is quite useful when there's not much food.

It lives 700 to 900 meters below the surface. The dim light of this ocean zone makes pigment less necessary. Consequently, the oilicle has less pigment, to the point its digestive system can be seen through its translucent skin.