Dermis Turtle

"Ever try to catch a dermis turtle when it doesn't want to be caught? They're slow, but they know their home territory--every rock, every patch of seaweed. They can hide for days while you swim over, around, and past them."

- Hahli, Dark Destiny

Dermis Turtles are turtle-like Rahi.

History
The Dermis Turtle species was created by the Makuta using Viruses and Liquid Protodermis to be one of the Rahi to inhabit the Matoran Universe.

A colony of Dermis Turtles was discovered by the Ga-Matoran Macku in Ga-Metru. After the discovery, the population of these Rahi exploded to the extent of almost being pests. They were commonly seen in the lakes and canals of Ga-Metru, particularly fond of Liquid Protodermis pools. Turaga Dume once considered banning them from the city, but convincing arguments from Macku and Nokama seemed to change his mind.

Sometime later they fled from the Visorak on Metru Nui, and went to Mata Nui, settling in Ga-Wahi. Ga-Matoran from Ga-Koro often tried to catch them, but with great difficulty. The Dermis Turtles on Mata Nui recently migrated back to Metru Nui due to the destructive actions of the Bohrok swarms.

Abilities & Traits
The hard silver shell of these creatures is almost impervious to attack, and its sharp silver tusks are only used if defense is required. These Rahi are generally peaceful and only fight when attacked. Despite their slow speed, they can be almost impossible to capture, because they know their territory excellently, and one can search for one for days without finding it. These Rahi also have a melodic cry residents of some areas in Ga-Metru had grown accustomed to and sometimes even enjoyed.

The Dermis Turtle can also detect upcoming changes in weather. When these Rahi hide in their shells for what looks like no particular reason, it means that a storm is coming. Matoran often use the phrase "dermis shell weather", meaning there is unpleasant weather conditions.

==Trivia ==


 * The Dermis Turtle was an entry sent in to the LEGO Group as part of the LEGO Magazine Rahi-building Contest. It was created by Jonathan Sheppard and given a name and story role by Greg Farshtey in the book BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts.

Appearances

 * BIONICLE Legends 2: Dark Destiny (Mentioned Only)
 * BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts
 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia (Mentioned Only)
 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated (Mentioned Only)