perilyymisekä
Perilyymisekä is a fictional species from the Koro Koro planet. They are known for their bioluminescent qualities, which are used for communication and navigation within their subterranean habitats. Physically, they resemble a hybrid of a large insect and a mammalian creature, possessing six limbs and a segmented exoskeleton. Their diet consists primarily of phosphorescent fungi and mineral deposits found in the Koro Koro caves. Perilyymisekä have a complex social structure, living in communal colonies that can number in the thousands. Each colony is led by a matriarch who possesses enhanced bioluminescent patterns. Their lifecycle involves several metamorphic stages, with the larval form being completely aquatic and the adult form adapted to terrestrial life. Their primary predators are larger, non-bioluminescent cave dwellers. The species has developed a sophisticated system of scent marking to delineate territory and warn of danger. Information regarding their reproductive habits is scarce, but it is believed to be tied to lunar cycles of their home planet. Their cultural significance within the Koro Koro ecosystem is still being studied, but their role in nutrient cycling is considered vital.