Molluscs of the Multiverse: molluscan diversity in Magic: The Gathering
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- Molluscs are the second most diverse animal phylum, with a wide range of body plans and sizes.
- Magic: The Gathering (MTG) features diverse molluscs, including terrestrial and marine gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods.
- The Bloomburrow set introduces ratfolk culture centered around gastropods, including the worship of The Great Snail.
- Terrestrial gastropods in MTG include snails and slugs, some with unusual features like parasitic infections or mirrored anatomy.
- Marine molluscs in MTG are less explored but include sea snails, sea slugs, and cephalopods like octopuses and squids.
- Bivalves in MTG are less common but appear in commerce and culture, with examples like Giant Oyster and clamfolk.
- Cephalopods in MTG have seen an expansion, with new creatures like the Sea-Dasher Octopus and legendary figures like Toxrill, the Corrosive.
- The article highlights biological similarities and implausibilities in MTG's molluscs, blending science with game design.