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Part of the Nooscalilus genus (derived from Noodle Scary Lilypad - thank DragonSpaceDoodler for wanting me to keep that name) , this species are specific to the Lava Lakes in the Snow Dome Biome. The other species part of the genus are: Nooscalilus Glaciphangon (SOON) and N. Raflephangon . ( GaIaxy-Gazer came up with the Lilaphagon name). The scientists consider the genus extremely dangerous, as these carnivorous animals will not hesitate wrapping humans and eating them. They don't actively hunt, but rather wait for their pray, so caution should be enough to avoid this predator, hence its danger level is considered medium by researchers.

Being a distant relative of the jellyfish, they retain the high number of tentacles, while having more grip power and dexterity than the jellyfish, reminiscent of cephalopods. They do posses a brain and hunting techniques, mainly using a lily-pad-like camouflage o attract prey. They also survive on low amounts of oxygen and water, beneficial to surviving and for carrying out research on them. Another feature reminiscent to other species is the ability to keep itself in one spot by reaching the pond/lake's bottom and anchoring in the ground, just like lilypads. This behaviour helps them save energy and fit the disguise better.

General info:Reaching 40 m in length and 4 m in width, these creatures can almost be classified as leviathans. Friendly on a full stomach, it's advice to keep an eye on what giant lily-pad you step on, as it's not always safe to be around them. This species reside only in the Lava Lakes, as they require higher than normal temperatures to survive.

  Diet: While their stomach samples show their diet mainly contains amphibians and fish, Lilaphangon won't detour from eating any prey that falls in their reach. Their main technique is luring the animal to the central flower-like organ on top of the predator then they suddenly incline their body and forcefully push the prey in the digestive organ on the top. The cilia (similar looking to teeth) will make sure the prey enters the digestive tube fully and will then close shut the "mouth". Once in the digestive tube, the prey slowly dies off a combination of poison and stomach acid. "Not a pleasant death', noted Doctor Isabelle.
Besides this method of eating, they also paralyze fish or other swimmers that wonder under Lilaphangon and try to nib on its tentacles. They are then transported to the "mouth". Fortunately, they won't eat more than 30 kg/day. This allows prey to be supplied and the animal to blend in .

Reproduction: Unknown yet how these giants reproduce. Capturing them for studying is not possible atm, research in the wild is the only option.
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Description
Part of the Nooscalilus genus (derived from Noodle Scary Lilypad - thank DragonSpaceDoodler for wanting me to keep that name) , this species are specific to the Lava Lakes in the Snow Dome Biome. The other species part of the genus are: Nooscalilus Glaciphangon (SOON) and N. Raflephangon . ( GaIaxy-Gazer came up with the Lilaphagon name). The scientists consider the genus extremely dangerous, as these carnivorous animals will not hesitate wrapping humans and eating them. They don't actively hunt, but rather wait for their pray, so caution should be enough to avoid this predator, hence its danger level is considered medium by researchers.

Being a distant relative of the jellyfish, they retain the high number of tentacles, while having more grip power and dexterity than the jellyfish, reminiscent of cephalopods. They do posses a brain and hunting techniques, mainly using a lily-pad-like camouflage o attract prey. They also survive on low amounts of oxygen and water, beneficial to surviving and for carrying out research on them. Another feature reminiscent to other species is the ability to keep itself in one spot by reaching the pond/lake's bottom and anchoring in the ground, just like lilypads. This behaviour helps them save energy and fit the disguise better.

General info:Reaching 40 m in length and 4 m in width, these creatures can almost be classified as leviathans. Friendly on a full stomach, it's advice to keep an eye on what giant lily-pad you step on, as it's not always safe to be around them. This species reside only in the Lava Lakes, as they require higher than normal temperatures to survive.

  Diet: While their stomach samples show their diet mainly contains amphibians and fish, Lilaphangon won't detour from eating any prey that falls in their reach. Their main technique is luring the animal to the central flower-like organ on top of the predator then they suddenly incline their body and forcefully push the prey in the digestive organ on the top. The cilia (similar looking to teeth) will make sure the prey enters the digestive tube fully and will then close shut the "mouth". Once in the digestive tube, the prey slowly dies off a combination of poison and stomach acid. "Not a pleasant death', noted Doctor Isabelle.
Besides this method of eating, they also paralyze fish or other swimmers that wonder under Lilaphangon and try to nib on its tentacles. They are then transported to the "mouth". Fortunately, they won't eat more than 30 kg/day. This allows prey to be supplied and the animal to blend in .

Reproduction: Unknown yet how these giants reproduce. Capturing them for studying is not possible atm, research in the wild is the only option.
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