Plasma Tail Scorpion

The Plasma Tail Scorpion is a Temnoceran.

Physiology
The Plasma Tail Scorpion is a large Temnoceran with a green metallic carapace, bright blue poisonous hairs that line its legs and sides, and large pincers have three claws each. It has a three-pointed crest on its head and claws. Its tail has a short, sharp crystal protruding from either side on each segment and has an orb on the tip in place of a stinger. This orb appears black but gains a bright purple glow when its charges with electricity.

Abilities
The Plasma Tail Scorpion can generate plasma inside its body, which is used to generate electricity. This electricity is often discharged from the sphere on its tail. It does so by firing beams of electricity from its body or by slamming its tail against the ground, causing an electric shockwave similar to an EMP. This shockwave can instantly paralyze hunters. The hairs on its body are laced with poison and can shaken off or rubbed against enemies.

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Taxonomy
A species of Temnoceran.

Habitat Range
The Plasma Tail Scorpion can be found in desert biomes, such as the Sandy Plains, Wildspire Waste, and the White Lake.

Ecological Niche
It is one of the top predators in the desert regions. It buries itself in sand and lies in wait for unsuspecting prey, and grips prey with its pincers. It incapacitates prey by either rubbing its poisonous hairs on the prey or shocking them with its tail. While a powerful predator in its own right, it needs to be wary of competitors such as Gasurabazura and Rukodiora. The large and aggressive Black Diablos and White Monoblos are both more than capable of killing an adult so they are always avoided.

Biological Adaptations
It produces gases in its body. These gases are made by its digestive track and are a byproduct of digesting food. These gases are sent to the orb on its tail. This orb is made from a special substance. The orb contains a special electricity generating organ that emits a high-voltage electric current. This current flows through the conductive gases in the orb to create the colorful tendrils of electricity that are seen when its tail is charged. Afterwards, the electricity can be discharged from the orb via stress and trauma (i.e slamming it against the ground), or by overcharging the orb, forcing electricity to shoot out in the form of lightning bolts. It also sport bright blue hairs that are coated in a powerful toxin. These hairs serve as chemical defense against predators. These toxins are derived from the Kusubami they frequently prey on.

Behavior
It is an incredibly erratic creature. Sometimes it is a calm and placid, even timid, creature. Other times it is extremely aggressive, attacking anything that enters its territory. It is generally nervous and it will either flee or attack, depending on whatever it encounters. It is both diurnal and nocturnal, meaning it can be active during either the day or night. When it is active at night it is known to look up and stare at the stars. The reason for this is unknown.