gammatootes

Gammatootes are a fictional genus of small, nocturnal mammals described as inhabitants of temperate forests on the imaginary continent of Arcadia. The name combines gamma, a Greek letter, with the Greek root for tooth, reflecting the distinctive gamma-shaped dental cusps attributed to the group in in-universe descriptions.

Physical characteristics commonly cited for gammatootes include a body length of roughly 25 to 40 centimeters, a dense, soft fur coat, and a bushy tail. They are portrayed as having a short snout and a crest of guard hairs along the neck. The dentition is noted for large, rounded incisors and premolars with a gamma-shaped cusp, an feature that appears in many illustrated accounts.

In terms of habitat, gammatootes are said to occupy mixed deciduous-coniferous forests, often favoring dense understory and fallen logs for shelter. They are described as forming small family groups rather than large colonies, and their diet is typically given as a mix of fruits, seeds, nuts, and occasional invertebrates. Some sources also suggest opportunistic insect consumption during lean seasons.

Reproduction and life history are commonly summarized as seasonal breeding with small litters, usually 1 to 3 young. Juveniles are depicted as altricial at birth, remaining with the family group for several months before dispersal. Growth and maturation are attributed to a rapid early-life phase common in many small mammals.

The concept of gammatootes appears across in-universe zoological texts and fictional field guides, where they are used to illustrate discussions of dentition, arboreal foraging, and forest ecology within Arcadian natural history.