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'''Hydruka''' are stubborn aquatic [[Rahi]], formerly domesticated by the [[Matoran]] of [[Mahri Nui]].

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

When the [[Great Cataclysm]] struck and [[the Pit]] was destroyed, allowing its occupants to escape into the [[Black Water]] of [[Aqua Magna]] above, a colony of Hydruka migrated to the planet's waters as well.

300 years ago, when the [[Mahri Nui]] landmass broke off of [[Voya Nui]] and tumbled into the ocean, it collided with the [[Fields of Air]], dislodging the plants' air bubbles and saving the [[Matoran]] population and their village. Over the next 300 or so years, the Matoran of Mahri Nui tamed and trained the Hydruka to harvest the air bubbles on the [[Airweed]]. Because this process was so essential to the Matoran's survival, the post of Hydruka Guard was developed. After witnessing the Hydruka's defense mechanism, launching [[Solidified Air Bubble]]s at their enemies, the Matoran were inspired to develop the [[Air Launcher]] technology that they used to defend the city.{{BookCitation|BL6}}

When the [[Toa Mahri]] destroyed [[the Cord]] and returned Voya Nui to its former position on the [[Southern Continent]], destroying Mahri Nui in the process, the resident Hydruka colony remained in the sea.

After a few months, {{p|Mata Nui|Being}} [[Reformation of Spherus Magna|reformed]] [[Spherus Magna]], including Aqua Magna. The Hydruka continue to live underwater, relatively unaffected by the reformation.{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=300|post=11964|lines=5,12}}

== Abilities and Traits ==
Hydruka are able to differentiate strands of Airweed that contain viable air bubbles from those that do not. Hydruka defend themselves by firing Solidified Air Bubbles generated by an anatomical element in their tails, and some have bioluminescent carapaces that glow in areas of low light. They possess a natural immunity to the [[Pit Mutagen]]. Hydruka are also the preferred prey of [[Venom Eel]]s.

Hydruka are notoriously sensitive, irritable, and temperamental. Attempts to rush their harvests would frighten or anger them, and they must be allowed to work at their own pace. The Matoran of Mahri often gave them names to be able to better identify each specimen and keep track of the herds.{{BookCitation|BL6}}

== Known Hydruka ==
* Thulox
* Morak

== References ==
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