Shadow barnacle

This Silica parasite was native to the planet Coruscant. This small crustacean anchors to buildings by feeder roots through which it absorbs nutrients. Retractes into shell when threatened. They reproduce by releasing egg seeds and sperm pollens into air. These crustaceans consist of a mouth, pods, and retractable anchor tendrils. They can also move by using their clawed legs and have external gill filaments that can be withdrawen into their mouth.