Dermis Turtle
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- "In some areas of Ga-Metru, residents had grown accustomed to - and in some cases, enjoyed - the 'singing' of these creatures in the night."
- — Gaaki, Rahi Beasts
Parent Page: Rahi
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| Conservation Status | Unknown |
| Pronunciation | N/A |
The Dermis Turtle is a Rahi commonly seen in lakes and canals of Ga-Metru, particularly fond of Liquid Protodermis pools.
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[carve] History
Ever since the Dermis Turtle was discovered by Macku, the population of these Rahi exploded to the extent of almost being pests. Turaga Dume once considered banning them from the city, but convincing arguments from Macku and Nokama seemed to change his mind.
Some time later they fled from the Visorak on Metru Nui, and went to Mata Nui, settling in Ga-Wahi. Ga-Matoran from Ga-Koro often tried to catch them, but with great difficulty. Hahli, while still a Matoran making her way to Karzahni, and her party heard a scuttling noise coming from an extremely large creature that somehow remained out of sight, she compared their situation to catching a Dermis Turtle. The scuttling noise turned out to be Manas.
[carve] Abilities and Traits
The hard silver shell of these creatures is almost impervious to attack, and its sharp silver tusks are only used if defense is required. These Rahi are generally peaceful and only fight when attacked.
Despite their slow speed, they can be almost impossible to capture, because they know their territory excellently, and one can search for one for days without finding it. The Dermis Turtle can also detect upcoming changes in weather. When these Rahi hide in their shells for what looks like no particular reason, it means that a storm is coming. Matoran often use the phrase "dermis shell weather", meaning there is unpleasant weather conditions. These Rahi also have a melodic cry residents of some areas in Ga-Metru had grown accustomed to and sometimes even enjoyed.
[carve] Trivia
- The Dermis Turtle was an entry sent in to LEGO as part of the LEGO Magazine Rahi-building Contest. It was created by Jonathan Sheppard and given a name and story role by Greg Farshtey in the book BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts.
[carve] Appearances
- BIONICLE Legends 2: Dark Destiny (Mentioned Only)
- BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts
- BIONICLE Encyclopedia
- BIONICLE Encyclopedia: Updated
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