Scarab

Scarabs infesting a hallway.

Scarabs are nearly negligible creatures native to Tallon IV. They appear in two sections of the planet: Phendrana Drifts and Chozo Ruins. They tend to swarm in small rooms and narrow hallways, moving about in one inseparable mass. If they sense a hostile creature is near, they block the creature's path by embedding themselves onto walls, ceilings and floors. If the creature advances near embedded scarabs, they will explode violently. These creatures exhibit swarm behavior and swarm intelligence, acting as one although they are physically individual. Scarabs have no natural fear of death; finding strength in numbers, they are able to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the swarm. Individually, these creatures are nearly insignificant, showing a low-threat level in the radar and causing minimal damage to Samus, however in large groups they have no trouble exploding their way through an Energy Tank's worth of damage.

Locations of Scarabs

Area	Room	Number in Room
Chozo Ruins	Ruined Shrine Access
Chozo Ruins	Nursery Access
Chozo Ruins	North Atrium
Chozo Ruins	Ruined Fountain Access
Chozo Ruins	Elder Hall Access
Phendrana Drifts	Courtyard Entryway
Phendrana Drifts	Frost Pike Access

Logbook Entry

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime: Scarab

First Location: Chozo Ruins - Nursery Access
		Exploding parasites that can embed their bodies in solid rock. Scarabs think nothing of sacrificing themselves for the safety of their swarm.​ When a hostile life-​form is sighted,​ they block its progress by embedding themselves in floors and walls.​ Embedded Scarabs violently self-​destruct when threatened.

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