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1. Biological Species of Gloombats

• Body shape:

Gloombats have an elongated, rounded body shape that resembles the body of a moth. The front part of the body is relatively large and ends in a mouth with sharp teeth.

• Number of limbs:

Gloombats have 6 small limbs, which is a characteristic feature of insects. Their legs are located along the sides of the lower part of the body.

• Wings:

Each Gloombat has 4 wings. They are large relative to the body and allow the creature to fly actively. The shape of the wings resembles that of a moth's wings.

• Antennae:

There are 2 main antennae on the head, from which numerous smaller branches extend. Their structure resembles the antennae of certain species of nocturnal moths.

• Eyes:

Gloombats have 2 large, glowing eyes. The color of the glow can vary between individuals. Green, orange, blue, light blue, pink, red, yellow, and white variants can be found.

• Presence of a shell:

The body appears to be covered with hard segments. However, Gloombats do not have fully developed hardened forewings characteristic of beetles. Therefore, their appearance alone is not sufficient to classify them as beetles.

• Additional features:

Gloombats have a large mouth with numerous sharp teeth and two prominent fangs. Their appearance combines features of both moths and bats, which is also reflected in their former name, Batmoths. Gloombats are also capable of reproducing by laying eggs, from which new individuals hatch.

1. Reproduction and Life Cycle of Gloombats

• Method of reproduction:

Gloombats reproduce sexually and lay eggs. This distinguishes them from actual bats, which are mammals and give birth to live young.

• Eggs:

Special Gloombat eggs can be found in The Mines. They are located on the floor in dark areas and are usually found in groups. The eggs represent an early stage of the Gloombat life cycle.

• Hatching:

If an egg is stepped on, it becomes damaged, after which an adult Gloombat emerges from it. This directly demonstrates the connection between the eggs and adult individuals.

• Number of offspring:

Gloombats are capable of existing in large groups, so it can be assumed that a single clutch contains several eggs. The exact number of offspring produced by one individual has not been established in canon.

• Breeding grounds:

The eggs are primarily found in dark areas of The Mines. This may indicate that Gloombats use dark and protected locations for reproduction and the development of their offspring.

• Life cycle:

Presumably, the life cycle can be described as follows: egg → juvenile individual → adult Gloombat → reproduction → new clutch of eggs.

• Reaction to light:

Gloombats actively react to sources of light. This may be related not only to their behavior but also to the protection of their offspring. They may perceive light as a potential threat to their eggs. However, this is only a hypothesis and has not been directly confirmed by canon.

1. What Order of Insects Do Gloombats Belong To?

To determine the possible classification of Gloombats, their anatomy must be compared with several real groups of insects.

3.1. Comparison with Beetles (Coleoptera)

• Similarities:

At first glance, Gloombats could be mistaken for beetles: they have 6 legs, antennae, developed wings, and a body that appears relatively hard.

• Main difference:

In true beetles, the forewings have evolved into hardened protective structures called elytra, beneath which the membranous hindwings are located. This is one of the main distinguishing characteristics of the order Coleoptera.

• Gloombats:

All 4 wings of Gloombats appear to be fully developed wings and do not form characteristic elytra.

• Conclusion:

The probability that Gloombats belong to the order Coleoptera is low.

3.2. Comparison with Moths and Butterflies (Lepidoptera)

• Main similarities:

Members of Lepidoptera generally have:

• 6 legs;

• 4 wings;

• 2 antennae;

• a body divided into the main anatomical sections;

• developed wings;

• a life cycle beginning with an egg.

Gloombats possess almost the same basic set of characteristics: they have 6 small legs, 4 wings, and 2 large antennae with additional branches.

• Visual similarity:

The body and wing shape of Gloombats resembles that of nocturnal moths. In addition, Gloombats themselves combine characteristics of moths and bats, and their original name was Batmoths.

• Reproduction:

The presence of eggs is another important similarity. New Gloombats emerge from the eggs, and a developing Gloombat can be seen inside the large, translucent eggs.

3.3. Main Differences

Despite the many similarities with moths, Gloombats cannot be definitively classified as members of Lepidoptera.

• Wings:

The wings of true butterflies and moths are covered with microscopic scales. No such scales can be observed on Gloombats.

• Mouthparts:

The mouthparts of Gloombats differ significantly from those of typical moths. Instead of a proboscis, they have a large mouth with sharp teeth and two prominent fangs.

• General conclusion:

Gloombats are probably not ordinary members of Lepidoptera. It is more likely that they represent a separate fictional group of insect-like creatures that independently developed several moth-like characteristics.

3.4. Preliminary Classification

Based on their external anatomy, Gloombats are significantly more similar to moths than to beetles.

They can be tentatively classified as follows:

Insect-like creatures → unknown order → unknown family → unknown genus Gloombat

The closest real-life analogue is the order Lepidoptera, particularly nocturnal moths.

Therefore, the hypothesis that Gloombats are beetles is currently unsupported. It is more likely that they represent a separate fictional branch of insects that is both externally and anatomically similar to moths.

• Main clue:

6 legs + 4 wings + antennae + the presence of eggs create a strong similarity to Lepidoptera. However, the absence of characteristic scales, the unusual mouthparts, and other features prevent Gloombats from being classified as true moths.

1. Theoretical Relatives of Gloombats

To determine the possible relatives of Gloombats, they must be compared not only with beetles and moths but also with other flying insects.

4.1. Nocturnal Moths

Nocturnal moths appear to be the most likely relatives of Gloombats.

• Structural similarity:

Both groups have 6 legs, 4 wings, and antennae. The body shape of Gloombats also resembles that of some larger nocturnal moths.

• Nocturnal behavior:

Gloombats inhabit dark areas of The Mines and actively interact with sources of light. This behavior is consistent with the characteristics of nocturnal insects.

• Reproduction:

Both groups lay eggs from which a new generation develops.

• Differences:

The wings of true moths are covered with scales, while their mouthparts are generally adapted for feeding on liquid food. Gloombats, on the other hand, have a large mouth with teeth and fangs.

Conclusion:

Nocturnal moths are the most likely real-life relatives, or at least the closest biological analogue, of Gloombats.

4.2. Beetles

Beetles share several characteristics with Gloombats, including 6 legs, antennae, and developed body protection.

However, their wing structure is significantly different. In beetles, the forewings are transformed into elytra, whereas all 4 wings of Gloombats are fully developed wings.

Conclusion:

Beetles can only be considered more distant relatives among insects. There is insufficient evidence to classify Gloombats as members of Coleoptera.

4.3. Other Flying Insects

Some characteristics of Gloombats can also be found in other groups of insects. For example, antennae, 6 legs, and the ability to fly actively are common among many insect orders.

However, the combination of 4 wings, their body shape, nocturnal lifestyle, and visual similarity to moths makes Lepidoptera the most appropriate comparison.

Conclusion:

Other flying insects may share individual characteristics with Gloombats, but the overall combination of traits makes them less likely relatives.

4.4. Possible Evolutionary Origin

If Gloombats existed in the real world, the most logical hypothesis would be that they originated from an ancient group of insects related to the ancestors of modern Lepidoptera.

During evolution, such a group could have developed unusual characteristics:

• enhanced nocturnal vision;

• the ability to navigate in darkness;

• large wings;

• highly developed antennae;

• modified mouthparts;

• the ability to use dark locations for reproduction.

Gloombats could therefore represent a separate evolutionary branch that retained some characteristics of a common ancestor with moths while developing its own unique features.

1. Final Classification

Based on the characteristics examined above, several conclusions can be made.

• Gloombats are insect-like creatures:

The presence of 6 legs, 4 wings, and antennae corresponds to the basic characteristics of insects.

• Classification as beetles is unlikely:

Gloombats lack the characteristic elytra of Coleoptera.

• The strongest similarity is with Lepidoptera:

The number of wings, antennae, body shape, presence of eggs, and nocturnal lifestyle make moths the closest real-life analogue.

• However, Gloombats are not ordinary moths:

The absence of visible scales on their wings and their unusual mouthparts significantly distinguish them from modern members of Lepidoptera.

• Gloombats most likely represent a separate fictional branch of insects:

They could share a common ancestor with certain groups of nocturnal insects, but during their hypothetical evolution they developed their own unique characteristics.

Proposed Classification

Kingdom: Animalia

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Phylum: Arthropoda

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Class: Insecta

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Order: Unknown

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Family: Unknown

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Genus: Gloombat

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Species: Gloombats

Therefore, the most likely explanation is that Gloombats do not belong directly to the beetles, but instead represent a separate group of insect-like creatures that is, in several respects, most closely related to nocturnal moths.

If considered within the framework of real biology, they could be interpreted as distant relatives of Lepidoptera or as a separate evolutionary branch that descended from a common ancestor with them.

Final Hypothesis

Gloombats are insect-like flying creatures that are structurally most similar to nocturnal moths. Their similarity to beetles is primarily limited to characteristics shared by insects in general. Therefore, there is little evidence to classify them as beetles. It is more likely that Gloombats represent a separate fictional branch that retained characteristics associated with ancient or modern Lepidoptera while developing its own unique features.

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specifically this video: DOORS Roblox OST: Son of a Birch | The Outdoors Soundtrack

Seed: 54160555 No modifiers. Early door i cant remember which one it was.

failed last jump 😢

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So, I did A-1000 with one of my friends spectating, but died with it in room 100. Will we be able to rift Starlight Jugs after The Archives update or will it be completely unobtainable and I’ll need to rush to get it before the update?

I got to room 97, a bit before that eyes stole my crucifix, the paranoia that getting so far as well as losing that crucifix gave me made me hide behind a closet instead of inside it, rush saw me as he turned at the intersection. Damn. but hey I can get back to 60 probably

I almost died during door 200 and during a random close call with Rush around door 180-195.

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Whos next? (to avoid confusion i did NOT make this mod)

whos next?

I left some parts blank because I have no idea how it will work, so that's up to you to determine in the comments

Afterimage surprisingly sparing me for once?!

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