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=== Olimar's Notes === | === Olimar's Notes === | ||
{{transcript|Upon reaching maturity, the blowhole on its head closes, leaving in its place the pointed crest of the | {{transcript|Upon reaching maturity, the blowhole on its head closes, leaving in its place the pointed crest of the Arctic Cannon Beetle's shell. | ||
In order to get enough food in nutrient-deficient environments, adult specimens start breathing through their mouths. Some experts have posited that this adaptation caused the species to lose territorial competitions with the Armored Cannon Larva, driving it into colder environments.|block=y}} | In order to get enough food in nutrient-deficient environments, adult specimens start breathing through their mouths. Some experts have posited that this adaptation caused the species to lose territorial competitions with the Armored Cannon Larva, driving it into colder environments. | ||
Though this Beetle has increased suction strength, it must ventilate via a spiracle on its abdomen and open its shell to avoid rapid body inflation.|block=y}} | |||
=== Louie's Notes === | === Louie's Notes === | ||