Creature:Firetrunk

The firetrunk is a tower-like species of tuodine, named for its red/yellow coloration. Firetrunks live in colonies which control parts of the beach. In these colonies, the females are the dominant sex as they are larger and more aggressive. She will forage for seaweed and bring it to the colony by sticking it to her back. Usually, multiple units are sent throughout the beaches.

Only female firetrunks give birth, and don't need a mate. When pregnant, the fleshy stalk on her head will swell up. After five weeks, the swollen stalk opens a small hole and dozens of tiny, free floating young will disperse into the water to feed. Though all female firestalks can give birth, the queen gives birth to the most.

Male firetrunks are small and weak. Their bodies are thin and frail and their legs are too shriveled to even move. Usually, up to a hundred firetrunk young are born. However, half of them are born male. The male young are considered "duds" by the colonies, and are eaten by the parent.