Shorkoodias

Shorkoodias is a fictional creature that appears in the speculative evolution project "Xenothera". It is described as a herbivorous, six-limbed mammal-like animal adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle. Shorkoodias possess a streamlined body, webbed feet, and a thick, blubber-like layer for insulation. Their diet consists primarily of aquatic plants and algae, which they consume using specialized grinding teeth.

The evolutionary lineage of Shorkoodias is hypothesized to have diverged from early terrestrial mammals that increasingly adapted to wetlands and shallow bodies of water. Their six limbs are a notable characteristic, with the extra pair likely evolving for enhanced maneuverability in water and for stability on soft, muddy substrates. The forelimbs are adapted for swimming and digging, while the hindlimbs are more robust for propulsion.

Shorkoodias are depicted as social animals, living in small herds that graze in shallow water areas. Their primary predators are large aquatic carnivores native to the Xenothera world. Reproduction is believed to be ovoviviparous, with the young developing within eggs inside the mother before being born live. Information regarding their specific behaviors, social structures, and life cycles is derived from the established lore of Xenothera.