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+=== Major Planetary Zones | Regions | Wildlife ===
 ====== TALIKRA ======
+{{ :talikra_scenic_2d.png?200|}}
 The Talikra is a large, winged insect native to the [[equator_sections_east_and_west|Eastern Equatorial Section]] of the [[habitual_belt|Habitual Belt]] and the [[ralar_region|Ralar Region]] of the [[dark_side|Dark Side]] on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]].
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   * **Body Diameter:** 3.5 cm
   * **Weight:** 80-120 g
-  * **Legs:** 8 (four smaller legs for stability, four powerful spring-like legs for jumping)
+  * **Legs:** 6
   * **Wingspan:** Up to 35 cm
   * **Coloration:** Dark brown to reddish-black, offering camouflage in fungal biomes
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   * **Fungal Dependency:** Must stay near Luminofera Dualis to lay eggs and survive in colder climates.
   * **Predator Attraction:** Releases strong pheromones, making it easier for creatures like Korozos to track them.
+===== Behavior =====
+  * **Diet:** Feeds primarily on Luminofera Dualis, occasionally consuming small fungi and decaying organic material.
+  * **Reproduction:** Adults burrow inside Luminofera Dualis to lay eggs, ensuring larvae hatch in a nutrient-rich environment.
+==== Movement Patterns: ====
+  * **Ground Dweller:** Prefers staying on the forest floor, only flying when migrating to a new breeding site.
+  * **Evasive Strategy:** Uses powerful jumps to escape predators rather than prolonged flight.
+  * **Temperature Sensitivity:** Avoids cold regions, clustering near fungal warmth in the Dark Side.
+===== Reproduction and Lifecycle =====
+==== Reproductive Traits: ====
+  * **Egg Laying:** Deposits egg sacs inside Luminofera Dualis fruiting bodies or mycelium tunnels.
+  * **Larval Stage:** Hatches inside the mushroom, feeding on its tissues for rapid growth.
+  * **Adult Transformation:** After two months, fully developed Talikra emerge, continuing the cycle.
+==== Lifespan and Growth: ====
+  * **Maturity:** Reaches adulthood in 2 months.
+  * **Lifespan:** 2-3 years.
+==== Ecological Role ====
+  * **Pollinators of Luminofera Dualis:** Their migration spreads fungal spores, enabling new colonies to grow.
+  * **Pheromone Stimulation:** Larvae release chemicals that trigger rapid mushroom growth, a mechanism later replicated by Exohuman scientists.
+===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====
+Talikra function best as environmental flavor or swarm creatures, creating tension and atmosphere.
+  * **Predator Bait:** Their presence signals a nearby Luminofera Dualis colony—where predators may also lurk.
+  * **Swarm Effect:** Large groups can overwhelm unprepared players, forcing creative escape strategies.
+  * **Scientific Discovery:** Players may encounter Exohuman scientists attempting to synthesize Talikra pheromones to enhance fungal growth.
+===== Related Pages and Further Information =====
+  * [[habitual_belt|Habitual Belt]]
+  * [[dark_side|Dark Side]]
+  * [[asari|Asari Region]]
+  * [[ralar_region|Ralar Region]]
+  * [[wildlife_of_asari|The known Wildlife of Asari]]
+  * [[the_wildlife_of_the_dark_side_from_a_to_z|The known Wildlife of the Ralar Region]]
+  * [[luminofera|Luminofera Dualis]]
+**Known Predators:**
+  * [[korozo|Korozo]]
+  * [[naka_tula|Naka Tula]]
+  * [[zapor|Zapor]]