The Sagittaria (Na'vi name: skuka) is a cephalopod-like creature in the waters of the Valley of Mo'ara.
Anatomy[]
Two Sagittaria together.
These nautilus-like creatures have shared characteristics of Terran mollusks, octopi, squids and mudskippers. It has a hard shell to which it can retract fully for protection, and 14 muscular tentacles. Ten of the tentacles radiate out from the underside of the body - primarily for locomotion - and four near the mouth for prey attraction and feeding.
Behavior[]
A special skill of the sagitarria is that it can oxygenate not only sea water, but fresh water also.
The Sagittaria has a co-dependent relationship with the water bug Cerebellis Scapularis,[1] as well as one with the Reef Tick. In exchange for the cephalopods’ scraps of food, the reef tick will clean various shell cavities of the Sagitarria.[2]
Diet[]
The creature shooting water.
Despite being an aquatic creature, its prey is small flying creatures. They take down their prey by spurting out jets of water.[3][4]
Na'vi Culture[]
The Na’vi of the Mo'ara Valley, and the clans living near the Eastern Sea, have a particular affinity towards the Sagitarria. These clans make shields, arrowheads, knives, and beads from Sagittaria shells.
Trivia[]
- Animal Kingdom's Wilderness Explorers program uses the connection between Sagittaria and the Cerebellis Scapularis to educate young parkgoers about symbiotic relationships between animals on Earth.[5][6]
- The Sagittaria in the park are equipped with motion sensors. Waving and other arm movements may spur them into spraying out water which can splash guests.[7]
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References[]
- ↑ Disney's PANDORA! Trip Review!!
- ↑ Reef Tick | Avatar.com
- ↑ Guide to the Flora & Fauna of the Valley of Mo'ara pamphlet
- ↑ Theme Parks & Beyond Pandora preview
- ↑ Wilderness Explorers Handbook, pages 12 & 13
- ↑ Experiencing Pandora – Wilderness Explorers Badges
- ↑ https://www.wdwforgrownups.com/articles/discovering-sagittaria-pandora-world-avatar