Geordie

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.

Profile: Herbivore · Small

Targets: Marrowbreach, Nibbler Shark, Player, Tadpole