Creature:Oton Squids

On the planet Oton IV, there are numerous species of different pseudocephalopods, raning from half an inch long to nearly 100 feet. They are an aquatic species, like those of earth squids, and feed on numerous types of fish and other aquatic life forms. These non-sentient species are one of the major food sources for the larger inhabitants of the planet, and have also been shipped off-world for food and have thus established new colonies and diversified into new species on numerous planets across the galaxy.

Dusty Squid
This species lives in deep waters, and can attain a length of nearly 10 feet. It has evolved a series of spikes along its back in order to deter predators, and has a larger bulb in order to see into the darkness of its surroundings. It is capable of squirting a toxic substance from its bulb, though it typically flees when it encounters a predator.

Star Squid
This species lives in shallow waters, feeding on mollusks and other invertebrates. Growing to about 2 feet, it has evolved an extra fin to help it swim faster, and has developed two pares of ink sacs above its eyes, allowing it to produce a quantity of ink in order to escape its predators. It has also evolved two long tentacles that produce a sticky substance, which allows it to grasp its prey easier.

Cone Squid
A small species, only reaching a foot in length, makes up for this by forming massive schools which can contain thousands of individuals. They have a basic body plan meant only for surviving, and have few adaptions. They are, however, extremely adaptable, and have produced numerous offshoots. This species has been harvested and transplanted by numerous sentient life-forms, causing several schools to form and evolve on several planets.