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Geordie

Fauna

Geordie

Sight radius 12 m

Field notes

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.