Mite
Basic Information
Anatomy
A soft fuzz covers most of these insects bodies, making them extremely soft and plush compared to any other insect, but otherwise have no notable features
Genetics and Reproduction
Mites enter mating pairs that usually last their short lifetimes. They clutches of up to 5-7 eggs that hatch within a month
Growth Rate & Stages
Mites are extremely quick to grow, coming out of their eggs almost fully grown and being ready for all that life offers by the end of the week
Ecology and Habitats
Mites prefer grasslands and hills, as they use tall grasses as both a food source and to hide from predators
Dietary Needs and Habits
They are completely herbivorous, being incapable of eating meat
Behaviour
Usually skittish and shy, mites will hide from anything bigger than they are. They can be coaxed into trusting others with food though, and after enough exposure have been known to make bonds with sentient beings
Additional Information
Domestication
Mites are easily domesticated given their herbivorous and peaceful nature. If one truly wanted, they could take one from the wild and it would quickly bond with them if treated correctly
Average Intelligence
They are not very intelligent at all, easily compared to hamsters
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They have superb darkvision but have trouble seeing when exposed to direct sunlight
Civilization and Culture
History
Mites originally came about when a wizard had been performing experiments to tame and domesticate Crest Spiders, however, the result of their research and labour was the Mityris. The wizard had released them into the wild, deeming them a complete failure
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Mites are considered pests in most places, especially farming communities. If allowed, a mite population can easily explode and afterwords they usually ravage the farms by consuming all the crops.
It's a common practice to hire brand new bronze adventurers to take care of mite infestations
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Mityris
Lifespan
3 years
Average Physique
Mites are rather small, never growing any bigger than a common house cat, but even that is still on the big end for the species
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