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[usfuzzies]

A big thank you to everyone who's been bringing in research samples, and I can now almost conclusively say that the large pseudo-arthropods are -- look, I say 'pseudo arthropod' because a characteristic of arthropoda is a digestive tract, which quadratan spiders do not have.

Because why would they, why would anything on this planet make any kind of sense, that would be ludicrous.

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[usfuzzies]

Interesting-- do you have any notes on their biology I could see?

There are plenty of species through the known universe that have a larval form that eats and then basically absorbs its own digestive tract in the metamorphic stage, becoming only a breeder or a worker-- but even those have some vestigal traces.

[most_feared]

I got a pretty good guide to their species but it's also got a history of infiltration and conquest. Some of how they take over ain't pleasant but it could be an interesting read when it comes to their behaviors.

Not even a trace, huh? Either they got it perfected or something real fishy is up with that.

[usfuzzies]

The other alternative is that their digestive mechanism is so unique I'm not recognizing any trace of it-- but other quadratan species have at least organs we recognize.

[most_feared]

In any case I'll try to get those books to you as soon as I can.

[usfuzzies]

Much appreciated, Agent.