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Zethan electric bug

Electric bugs, endemic to planet Zetha, have developed a unique biological mechanism in their abdomen, that produces a large amount of electric energy. The bugs use it for two purposes: to communicate by light flares reflected by the half-transparent atavistic wings, and for defence. Being graminivorous, electric bugs have no natural enemies as with strong electrical discharges they can keep even molesaurs off.

As people colonized Zetha, they began using the bugs' electric bellies to top up the outback rover charging stations in seasons when the winds are scarce and there is not enough wind power.

 

An entry for Space Jam 2021.

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Uploaded on January 20, 2022
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