The creature's four claw-like jaws are based on the chelicerae that give the taxonomic group its name, and appear to be based on the jaws of solfugae ("camel spiders").Subnautica: Below Zerohas finally received its full release after a successful period in early access. The elements that make up the body resemble those of a Eurypterid, whilst the body's shape is shark-like. Real cheliceratas were invertebrates, though it is not confirmed if the Below Zero Chelicerate shares this quality. The latter group appears to have inspired the design of this Leviathan particularly. The name "Chelicerate" name is taken from the taxonomic classification " Chelicerata", a subphylum of arthropods including horseshoe crabs, arachnids, sea spiders, and the extinct eurypterids (sea scorpions). Void Chelicerate: The Void Chelicerate is a rare mutation of the chelicerate that prefers to roam in dark, open waters at the edge of the sector.Īssessment: Avoid - aggressive and potentially lethal. In smaller fish, it can temporarily stun them, which gives the chelicerate more time to attack. It can be seen feeding upon other predators and fish.Īs it attacks, the chelicerate emits a loud screech that disorients its prey. This provides protection from the atmospheric pressure while giving the chelicerate the maneuverability to easily pursue prey.īehaviors: The chelicerate is a predatory animal that patrols the warmer waters found near thermal vents. The exoskeleton grows in flexible overlapping plates. The prey is pulled towards the chelicerate's mouth and devoured.Įxoskeleton: The chelicerate’s body is made of a thick segmented exoskeleton. The mandibles open up while the backward facing teeth dig into flesh and prevent easy escape. The standard Chelicerate will not respawn if killed unless a major update happens to the game.Īn aggressive leviathan with an enormous beak, there is limited knowledge of this alien monstrosity at this time, and many on 4546B hope it stays that way.Ĭhelicerae: These large mandibles of the chelicerate are composed of a bony material that crushes and saws through bones and muscle with ease. The Void Chelicerate however does not share this behavior. Ordinary Chelicerates will also attack the Seatruck and Prawn Suit by grasping the vehicle in their jaws for a short time, dealing damage. If it successfully attacks Robin, it will deal 75 damage, but if her health is less than 77%, the bite will be an instant kill with a cinematic showing Robin getting caught in the creature's jaws. On spotting potential prey, it will open its beak and charge, emitting a loud screech as it does so. Marguerit Maida's Prawn Suit has a Chelicerate mandible attached to it, suggesting she has killed one.Ĭhelicerates patrol a wide area, frequently attacking and consuming creatures such as Cryptosuchuses and Brute Sharks that stray too close. Spoiler alert: The following section contains story related material. At 65 meters in length, it's also 5 meters longer than the Shadow Leviathan. The Void Chelicerate is also significantly larger than its standard counterpart. The membrane between the spines on its back and fins is more transparent and is a light blue, and the small tail is black as opposed to pink. Its eyes are fiery orange with yellow towards the pupil. A Chelicerate found in this biome has a white body that turns grey towards the head and the tail, with pale orange and brown patches likely formed by encrusting organisms similar to barnacles. The body ends with a small tail fluke.Ī separate version of the Chelicerate exists in the Void. The ventral side of the eighth and ninth plates features a transparent pelvic fin. The second plate has a pair of long and thin jointed pectoral fins, partially made up of a transparent membrane. The body section is divided into twelve plates, the first six plates featuring long spines growing from the top, providing the framework for a dorsal fin-like membrane stretching between them. Both pairs of eyes are ringed with purple. Low down on the head is a black eye with a white ring in the center and behind this a smaller, simpler eye lacking the white ring seen in the larger eye. Between the mandibles is a small beak-like mouth lined with two rows of forwards-swept teeth. The jaw section is formed by four long curved mandibles pointed forwards that mesh together towards the back to form an inescapable jaw. The head is quite large, accounting for around one third of the total body length including mandibles. The top side of the body is red in color whilst the underside is beige.
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