Merkelp
Overview
This Kreature is the meta-form of Kelpos. It stores up chloroplasts from the aquatic plants that it consumed during the previous stage in its life cycle. Upon metamorphosing, the chloroplasts merge with it on a genetic level, allowing it to photosynthesize. This Kreature can survive in both saltwater and freshwater. It will protect its turf aggressively, luring intruders into a false sense of security, then entangling them in its hair-like leaves and finishing them off with a swipe from its retractable claws. It will then drink the victim's blood for additional nourishment.
Merkelp like its previous form, is just downright adorable!! The eyes, sucker mouth, and the influence of leafy sea dragons and emerald sea slugs make this aquatic kreature a great one. I also enjoy how territorial it is and that it’ll just straight up drink the intruders blood after slicing them with venomous claws. 🙂