Traits

Shell (Basic)

Category: Basic
Species: Terralien

A protective casing on the back of a Terralien similar to shells found on Mollusks, Reptiles, or Crustaceans.


  • When adding this trait via a design update, its color must be derived from the Terralien’s pre-existing body colors. Adding new colors requires the use of a Betta Brush.
  • Can vary in shape and texture. Must resemble shells that occur naturally on animals like Mollusks, Reptiles, or Crustaceans. 
  • Can be shiny, but CANNOT mimic Iridescence, Material Parts or Metallic Shimmer without said traits also being applied.
  • CANNOT resemble the Exoskeleton trait.

This trait is applicable to the following subtypes for free when submitting a new design:

  • Bug
  • Marine
  • Synthetic
  • Edible
  • Planetary

A Shellpot is required to apply this trait to the following subtypes, or to pre-existing designs:

  • Sprout
  • Amphibian
  • Beast
  • Reptilian
  • Microbe
  • Fossil
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