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Green Shell Semi-Slug: the researchers who discovered this species originally wanted to name it "Ibycus felis," because it often rests with its tail curled around its body, which reminded them of a sleeping cat

The Latin name of this species is Ibycus rachelae, but it's also known as a green-shelled or long-tailed semi-slug. The species was first described in 2008, and it is found only in the montane forests of Sabah (Borneo) and Peninsular Malaysia.

The term "semi-slug" refers to an intermediate stage of evolution as a snail evolves into a slug. These snails still have shells that are at least partially visible, but they have been reduced to the point where the shell can no longer accommodate the snail's whole body. There are many different species of semi-slug, but most of them have a noticeably reduced, receding, and/or transparent shell that is partially concealed beneath the mantle.

This article describes another peculiar characteristic of semi-slugs (including Ibycus rachelae):

... semi-slugs don’t just look weird, they act weird, too. They employ sharp projectiles called love darts in their courtship rituals, by shooting several of them at a prospective mate. The mate, in turn, shoots several love darts right back.

Researchers have found that if semi-slugs are able to lodge love darts into one another, the subsequent copulation tends to be much more successful. It’s thought that the mucus distributed by the love dart ensures greater survivability of the sperm

This is what the "love darts" look like (when magnified under SEM):

The tiny, harpoon-like structures are made of calcium carbonate, and they transmit certain hormones (via mucus) that help to increase the likelihood of reproductive success. Semi-slugs are not the only gastropods that use "love darts," however; they are also used by some other land snails and slugs.

Sources & More Info:

World Wildlife Fund: Borneo's New World (PDF)

Basteria (Journal): The Slugs and Semislugs of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo (PDF)

Forest Research Institute Malaysia: Introduction to the Land Snails and Slugs of Malaysia (PDF)

Malay Peninsular Terrestrial Molluscs: Ibycus rachelae

Live Science: World's Longest Bug and 'Ninja' Slug Discovered in Borneo

Australian Geographic: Meet the Semi-Slug, a Snail without a Home

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Overblot Malleus Draconia Battle Lines

Originally on Malleus Draconia Battle Lines, updated with new lines. OB Malleus in his Dragon Form had a few different lines from his regular OB lines. Some of them are similar (or even the same) line, but Dragon Malleus is a lot more emotive. These will be marked accordingly. At this moment while I am compiling this post, Malleus's card has been announced, but not released so this post does not have "When Selected" lines, nor Magic 3. (I'll update once I come back from break if his card drops during that time)

Battle Start

I'll be your opponent (Regular OB)

See for yourself, the power of a king! (Dragon OB)

Using an Effect

Buff: Be of use to me. (Regular OB)

Buff: You're useless! (Dragon OB)

Debuff: You look unwell. (Regular OB)

Debuff: Enjoy my hospitality. (Dragon OB)

When Attacked

Kuh! (Regular OB)

Gaaah! (Dragon OB)

When Attacking

Single Hit: If First Attack: ー　I will not allow you to do that. (Regular OB) ー　I find it difficult to hold back. (Regular OB) ー　As if I'd let you do that! (Dragon OB) ー　You exasperate me! (Dragon OB) If Second Attack: ー　Quiet down. (Regular OB) ー　Don't get in the way. (Regular OB) ー　You're in the way! (Dragon OB) ー　Fall into despair! (Dragon OB)

Double Hit: If First Attack: ー　You're irredeemable! ー　Allow me to give you a hand. (Regular OB) ー　Don't be so arrogant! (Dragon OB) If Second Attack: ー　You still dare to defy me? (Regular OB) ー　You just don't give up... (Regular OB) ー　I'll finish you off! (Dragon OB) ー　Now, run for your lives! (Dragon OB)

Triple Hit: If First Attack: ー　Take this as a lesson. ー　Hahahahaha! If Second Attack: ー　Back, you fools! ー　Bask in my flames. (Regular OB) ー　Burn within the raging flames! (Dragon OB)

Battle End

Fall deeper into your sweet slumber. (Regular OB)

I am your ruler! (Dragon OB)

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