Glappets

Glappets are a fictional species originating from the planet Xylos in the Andromeda galaxy. They are small, gelatinous creatures, typically no larger than a human fist, with a translucent, bioluminescent body. Their primary mode of locomotion is a form of controlled undulation, allowing them to move fluidly across surfaces. Glappets possess no discernible facial features, instead communicating through a series of pulsating light patterns emitted from within their bodies.

The diet of Glappets consists primarily of atmospheric plankton, which they filter through specialized pores on their outer membrane. They are known for their communal nature, often gathering in large clusters for warmth and social interaction. Their reproductive cycle is asexual, involving a process of budding where a smaller Glappet grows from the parent organism and eventually detaches.

Glappets are generally considered a peaceful species, posing no threat to other lifeforms. Their bioluminescence serves as a form of camouflage against the Xylosian night sky, as well as a signaling mechanism within their own species. Scientific expeditions to Xylos have documented their existence, but their complex internal biology and communication methods are still subjects of ongoing research. Further study is required to fully understand their societal structures and their place within the Xylosian ecosystem.