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Description

Kelp Forest Mermaid (Sirena laminariales)

Overview: Plays vital role in kelp forest ecosystem by regularly terrorizing kelp-eating shellfish. Warm-blooded mermaid reminiscent of a sea mammal. Will be offended if you compare it to a Selkie.

Habitat: Kelp forests primarily. They are a territorial species, but they will stray from their chosen hunting grounds to hunt down an escaped mussel or sea urchin when necessary.

Diet: Clams, sea urchins, starfish, and other helpless invertebrates.

Danger Level: Low, unless you're a clam.

Sightings: Uncommon--They are scared of humans and will stay out of sight as best they can, so it is rare to encounter one.

Additional Notes: Keeping the shellfish population in check is a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.

Description

Kelp Forest Mermaid (Sirena laminariales)

Overview: Plays vital role in kelp forest ecosystem by regularly terrorizing kelp-eating shellfish. Warm-blooded mermaid reminiscent of a sea mammal. Will be offended if you compare it to a Selkie.

Habitat: Kelp forests primarily. They are a territorial species, but they will stray from their chosen hunting grounds to hunt down an escaped mussel or sea urchin when necessary.

Diet: Clams, sea urchins, starfish, and other helpless invertebrates.

Danger Level: Low, unless you're a clam.

Sightings: Uncommon--They are scared of humans and will stay out of sight as best they can, so it is rare to encounter one.

Additional Notes: Keeping the shellfish population in check is a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.