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'''Dermis Turtles''' are turtle-like Rahi.

== History ==
The Dermis Turtle species was created by the [[Makuta]] using [[Virus]]es and [[Protodermis#Liquid Protodermis|Liquid Protodermis]] to be one of the [[Rahi]] to inhabit the [[Matoran Universe]].{{BookCitation|MGttU|entryname=The Makuta|page=63}}

A colony of Dermis Turtles was discovered by the [[Ga-Matoran]] [[Macku]] in [[Ga-Metru]]. After the discovery, the population of these Rahi exploded, almost to the point of 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]] changed his mind.{{BookCitation|RB|entryname=Dermis Turtle|page=22}}

1,001 years ago, the Dermis Turtles fled from the {{p|Visorak|Rahi}} on [[Metru Nui]] to {{p|Mata Nui|Location}}, settling in [[Ga-Wahi]].{{BookCitation|BEU|27|entryname=Dermis Turtle}} Ga-Matoran from [[Ga-Koro]] often tried to catch them, but with great difficulty.{{BookCitation|BL2|65|chapternumber=5}} After the Matoran returned to Metru Nui, the Dermis Turtles followed.{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=34|post=1357|lines=5,20}}

After the [[Great Spirit Robot]] was critically damaged in the [[Battle of Bara Magna]], many Dermis Turtles emigrated from the Matoran Universe to [[Spherus Magna]].{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=300|post=11964|lines=5,12}}

== Abilities and 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 that some residents of 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" to refer to unpleasant weather conditions.{{BookCitation|RB|entryname=Dermis Turtle|page=22}}

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