Scorpio rex

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Skorpios rex, E750 Gender: Female Length: 7.8 meters Height: 3.3 meters Weight: 2 tons

Composition of the hybrid

The hybrid was created by gene splicing scorpionfish DNA with genetic material from Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, Carnotaurus, tree frog, rattlesnake, Monolophosaurus, Albertosaurus, Deinonychus, and others unnamed.

Appearance

Scorpios rex is a medium-sized theropod, significantly larger than Velociraptor but much smaller than Tyrannosaurus, placing it between the size ranges of its major genetic parent species. From snout to tail, it grows up to 8 meters (26 ft) and can reach 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 ft) in height; it usually stands on two legs, but is a facultative biped and can walk on all fours. It is more proficient at quadrupedalism than the Indominus, which can only crawl, but is less capable than the galloping Indoraptor. Weight estimates for Scorpios rex are currently unavailable, but since it is slightly larger and noticeably bulkier than its 1-ton relative Indoraptor, it is likely heavier. The skull is significantly different from any of its relatives. While all members of its lineage include abelisaurid DNA in anatomical features, these are evident in the structure of Skorpios' skull: its snout is brachycephalic, meaning blunt and deep, and its small eyes are set high. The jaws are powerful but short. All known specimens have had an overbite, which is unusual for abelisaurid dinosaurs but is likely a byproduct of genetic engineering; it appears to be hereditary. Its brachycephaly and overbite cause obvious breathing problems. Its teeth are conical and sharp; they vary in size, but those towards the back of the jaws are generally smaller. It likely loses and regrows teeth regularly. The jaws cannot open as wide as those of Indominus, but they still open quite wide. The tongue is dark in color, somewhat mobile, but short.

Appearance

Its nostrils are located on the top of its snout, facing forward like most theropods, and it also has binocular vision. The eyes have red sclerae and vertically slit pupils, a trait shared by its descendants as well as some of its genetic parent species, such as Velociraptor. Also like its descendants, the eyes are protected by thick nictitating membranes that originate from the medial canthus of each eye. This allows it to protect the eyes from damage and keep them clean while still maintaining visibility. The skull of this animal is distinguished from theropods by the extreme reduction of the fenestrae, being even smaller than many fossil abelisaurids. It also lacks the prominent brow ridges of Indominus and Indoraptor, having only a pair of supraorbital horns. The head has needle-like spines; They resemble the simple spines seen on some extinct theropods, but are actually derived from the pterygiophores of a fish's dorsal fin. None of the spines on its body grow in distinct rows or patterns like those on fish fins, but are instead loosely arranged in groups. Those on its skull are very long and narrow, facing backwards. Overall, its skull is quite robust.

Appearance

This species has long, powerful arms that end in dexterous hands. Like most genetically engineered theropods, the arms can curve downwards, which is not common in theropods in the wild; this trait benefits Scorpios, as it allows for better climbing and traction. Each hand has four fingers, the shortest of which is the thumb, which even seems almost vestigial. Each finger ends in a sharp, curved claw. Overall, its hand anatomy is similar to other members of its genus, although Indominus has the most developed thumb, while Indoraptor's hands are better suited for walking. Scorpios has very flexible shoulder joints, comparable to primates; they are even more kinetic than those of Indoraptor, and much more kinetic than any other dinosaur found in the wild. The protruding shoulder and well-defined ribcage are very un-reptilian features and are found only in one type of mammal, the primates. Because of this, it has been suggested that Skrpios may have some of this order in its genetic makeup. The first phalanges of each finger are much thicker than the more distal ones, giving the hands a bulbous appearance. Skorpios, like its relatives, has spines on the inside of its forearms; they are short and narrow, and present near the elbow joint. The spines of its relatives resemble proto-feathers of dinosaurs, but those of Skorpios do not. Instead, they are bony spines, more like the spines of a fish's pectoral fin. If they do owe their existence to fish anatomy, then from a comparative anatomy perspective, they are technically finger bones.

Appearance

When it walks on all fours, its back is sharply raised, and its hips are about twice as high off the ground as its shoulders. This is because its humerus is about half the length of its femur, and its forearms are much shorter than its shins. The metacarpals of its feet are about the same length as its fibula and tibia, making its legs very long compared to its arms. At the rear end of its calcaneus, the largest bone in its heel, there is a rearward-projecting, hatchet-shaped bony process that breaks through the skin; the purpose of this feature is unknown, and it may simply be a genetic engineering defect. Near each heel structure are several very small, outward-facing spines, derived from the spines of a fish's pelvic fin. This makes them homologous to the bones of its toes. Its feet have three large, clawed toes, as well as a vestigial claw; the innermost toe has a greatly enlarged, curved claw. The curvature of this raptorial claw is much more dramatic than any other example, forming a high arch rather than the simple crescent or sickle shape of a normal dromaeosaurid. The size of the claws is often asymmetrical between the feet. As with the fingers, the first phalanx of each toe is much thicker, giving the feet a convex appearance. Its leg joints are highly kinetic, though not to the same degree as its hands. Along with its climbing abilities, it can run at high speeds, though likely slightly slower than the lighter Indoraptor.

Appearance

The body is similar to that of the Indominus, being typical of the theropods but without much modification. Its most notable feature is a set of large, thick scales on its dorsal side, which are arranged in a single row, spanning the body from the shoulders to the tail. They are slightly raised, giving the body a stepped profile when viewed from the side. Along with these, it has smaller, less convex, rounded scales on the sides of the body; these are derived from the round scales of the Carnotaurus. It is unknown if it is resistant to conventional firearms like its descendants. It has a fairly long tail and, unlike all of its relatives, it is somewhat prehensile. While the tail of the Indoraptor is similarly strong and flexible, the tail of Scorpios is the only one in its lineage that can be used as a weapon. It has spines on its tail, like the others, which are needle-like, but again are derived from the pterygiophores of the dorsal fin of the scorpionfish. Each spine consists of a basal and a radial spine: the mucous glands are located near the basal, and the radial part forms a detachable barb. Each spine is coated with mucus, which is extremely toxic. The spines of its tail seem to detach the fastest. They are the largest and thickest, and therefore coated with the most poison. It turns out that they grow back quite quickly after detachment; bone regrowth is not a common feature in advanced tetrapods, but is known in some reptiles and amphibians.

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Little is known about its reproductive anatomy, although theropod dinosaurs typically have cloacae. To reproduce via gynogenesis like its tree frog genetic parents, it would need to mate with a related species, although due to the wide range of source genes, almost any theropod would suffice. Its reproductive organs would therefore need to be compatible with those of males of other species. Since it only produces female offspring, all Scorpios are female. Its skin is scaly, consisting primarily of round or polygonal non-overlapping scales, similar to those of many natural theropods (and unlike those of scorpionfishes). Its coloration is slightly variable, but always dark: the entire body is dark gray or dirty brown on the back, sometimes with lighter spots on the sides of the snout. The underbelly has a contrasting coloration, usually off-white or very light yellow. This color extends to the inside of the legs, down to the heel. Its underside is leathery rather than scaly; this is not unlike scorpionfish, which have scales on the dorsal side but none on the ventral side. The spines are whitish, being made of bone, but tend to have blackened tips.

Appearance

Scorpios rex produces a potent neurotoxin that is delivered through the spine. Being made of bone makes them tough and sharp, capable of easily piercing skin. The radials are easily separated from the basal portions, which are likely where the mucus glands are located. The mucus is the source of the venom, injected into the prey when pricked. So far, poisoning has only been observed from the quills on the tail, although the spines on the head, arms, and legs may also be venomous; these seem better suited for defense during combat than the tail spines, which are used for attack. The venom helps it bring down prey; Scorpios does not seem vulnerable to the venom of its own species. In addition to the venom, it uses heat sensing to track prey items. This is probably achieved by heat-seeking pit organs similar to those found in rattlesnakes, a method used by Indominus; this later hybrid has heat pits in its skull. While the pit organs do not provide a high-resolution image of their surroundings, the optic tectum (which receives information from the pits via the trigeminal nerve) superimposes both thermal and visual stimuli to create a combined image. In snakes, infrared sensing can detect radiant heat with wavelengths of five to thirty micrometers, including the body heat of warm-blooded animals. Scorpios can detect in a similar spectrum.

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A unique aspect of Scorpios' biology, not seen in any other dinosaur (hybrid or otherwise), is cryobiosis. It is able to survive long periods of time in temperatures below the freezing point of water. This may be due to tree frog genes, as some species of tree frogs (as well as other frogs) are able to survive freezing temperatures during cold winters. Ice crystals form in the bloodstream and tissues, hardening them from the inside out. In frog species that do this regularly, the animals accumulate urea in their tissues, but since Scorpios can enter a cryobiotic state at any time, this is not the case. It likely does convert large amounts of liver glycogen into glucose, much like frogs do in response to ice crystallization. Using this glucose (and urea, if it is produced under normal conditions), Skorpios can prevent cellular damage by limiting ice formation and maintaining osmotic pressure within its cells. In tree frogs, which are known for their cryobiotic abilities, about 45% of the body turns to ice and can remain in this state for up to eleven days. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems stop functioning and restart when the animal thaws. It is possible to survive with up to 65% of the body frozen. Skorpios takes this ability to the extreme. Metabolic activity can be reduced to a minimum for at least five years, likely indefinitely, and the body can survive being completely immersed in liquid nitrogen because it does not breathe while in stasis. It can emerge from this state fairly quickly once the temperature returns to normal. To survive such an ordeal, Dr. Wu may have developed new cryoprotectants for the body to be used in conjunction with the urea, glucose, and antifreeze proteins used by natural animals.

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The way he moves suggests that he is in constant pain. Over time, this suffering is likely to exacerbate his characteristic behavioral problems, eventually leading to a complete deterioration of his psychological health.

Height

The hatchling stages have not been observed, but may be similar to Indominus. Adults and juveniles have been observed directly; there appear to be no major differences in anatomy other than size. Like the Indominus, Scorpios experiences extremely rapid growth (it is currently unknown whether cuttlefish genes contribute to this), reaching its adult size in less than four months. The overall lifespan is unknown, as none have ever been allowed to live to old age. Since it suffers from numerous health problems due to its unnatural anatomy and physiology, it is unlikely that any Scorpios will live very long without human intervention.

Sexual dimorphism

Male Scorpios rex do not exist in nature, as this species reproduces via gynogenesis. However, some other members of this hybrid line have had male specimens, so theoretically they could be created using genetic engineering. The appearance of such a hypothetical male is unknown.

Habitat

Since it is an artificial being, it has no natural habitat. However, it was designed to be adaptable, and it is capable of withstanding extreme temperature ranges. Originally designed to live in warm, humid tropical environments, it is capable of withstanding very cold conditions, even to the point of freezing its body. A significant amount of its water mass can turn to ice without any ill effects, and it can survive in such a situation, possibly indefinitely. This would allow Scorpios to inhabit almost any climate on Earth. As an expert climber, it can also scale walls, trees, and other structures, and reach areas that its competitors cannot. The main limiting factor to its survival is food; such an active creature has an increased need for food.

Vision

The brain and body functions of Scorpios rex are fragmented and unpredictable. It is impossible to predict whether Scorpios will be active at any given moment or not. Like its natural ancestors, it has good night vision and is also able to sense thermal radiation. This makes it fully capable of navigating both day and night. Scorpios has been observed active at various times of the day without any clear pattern. It does occasionally rest, entering an inactive, calm state when at rest, but is easily roused into an active state by almost any stimulus. When active, it spends every second hunting, feeding, or fighting territorially with others of its kind. Like its relatives and genetically related species, Scorpios rex is a carnivore, and such an active animal requires massive amounts of food to sustain itself. Its ravenous appetite is a trait it shares with the Indoraptor, but not the Indominus. However, like the Indominus, it often resorts to excess killing. The difference here is that while the Indominus kills for an adrenaline rush, Scorpios hides its kills to eat later.

Vision

It can adapt its hunting style to the type of prey it is hunting, ambushing faster targets while pursuing larger, slower victims. While not as fast as the Indoraptor, it is still a fairly fast animal and can accelerate to its top speed very quickly. When ambushing fast prey like the Gallimimus, it will charge as soon as it reaches top speed, propelling itself through the air and using its momentum to reach speeds greater than it can run. It strikes its prey head-on, using its jaws and arms to pin the prey down. However, it rarely uses its teeth or claws to deliver a killing blow; instead, it uses its venomous spines. Those on its tail appear to be its preferred weapon, and the tail is very flexible to sting prey from any angle.

Vision

One of the most remarkable features of Scorpios is that it is able to climb and jump on trees, sometimes even leaving prey items there. This behavior is typical of leopards, dragging prey onto tree branches. Scorpios, like the descendant of Indominus rex, is able to detect the heat signature of other creatures thanks to the sensory receptors on its face, inherited from the DNA of a snake. This allows it to hunt in complete darkness and makes it easier to find prey. A fire with a very strong heat signature could fascinate Scorpios, distracting it from any prey. This hybrid has a habit of stalking its prey, waiting for its reaction before attacking the frightened animal. To intimidate its victims, the Scorpios uses its roar, which resembles a high-pitched scream.

Possibly weakness

If he notices fire, bright or something hot he can fall into a kind of trance and just watch the object and hardly move for some time. From weaknesses you can also count if Scorpios meets his own kind, that is, even his own daughter, they will not be particularly happy, they will fight until someone retreats, they can even ignore other competitors, prey and even mortal danger.

In short

She is a good tree climber and can throw poisonous spines. SHE IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE! HER NEXT ACTIONS OR STEPS ARE SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT.