Neosukalensis morphensis

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Pseudosukalensis morphensis is derived from S. maputensa, and feeds on the same plant in Zone F. Instead of constantly living out in the open and being exposed to danger, it's evolved to use its small front claws to dig small burrows at the base of trees. During night, this species hides in its burrow and shoves leaves and dirt in the entrance. These sukopods are 3-4 inches from head to tail, and in these burrows there may be as many as 8 P. morphensis at a time. In the morning, individuals venture out to L. potensis plants and suck nutrients from the bottom, unable to climb or the plant would lean sideways. in May, burrows turn to mating grounds. Eggs are laid within the burrows and adults to not leave to eat. After 1-2 weeks, the eggs hatch and climb onto adults backs. Once all eggs are hatched, adults bring the hatchlings to L. potensus plants and they begin to crawl up the plant, being 2-3cm at the time, they're hardly any weight for the grass. Once these hatchlings are at a plant, the adult leaves and digs a new burrow with a different group of 6-8. Hatchlings leave their plant and join existing groups where they're accepted after about a month. Groups become territorial and defend plants with their claws from other P. morphensis that smell different.