Zeela

Bulbous-eyed, terrestrial crustaceans that first appeared in the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) video game Metroid. Zeelae are native to the Planet Zebes. Over time, these creatures have differentiated into a few breeds, which are identified by color: Yellow/green, light blue, and red varieties have been categorized by Federation xeno-biologists. Zeelae are semi-social organisms; a group will often be found living together in caves, shafts, tunnels, or other subterranean structures on Zebes (they seem to prefer the Brinstar region of the planet in particular). They feed on various forms of fungi, lichens, and mosses.

ABILITIES:
Zeelae can climb almost any surface, including walls and ceilings. They can accomplish this because their six legs are covered with millions of microscopic, barbed bristles that can collectively grip even the tiniest bump or crack in whatever material they're scampering across. A Zeela's two eye stalks can move independently of one another, this allows them to look in two different directions simultaneously, giving them almost 360^o of vision if the two eyes are positioned opposite of one another. These creatures are non-aggressive and will only attack other organisms in self-defense when threatened.

WEAKNESSES:
While their thick, chitinous exoskeletons help shield them from Zebes' natural predators, it affords them little protection against the energy weapons and explosives used by humans and other technologically-advanced races. A Zeela's large eyes are too big to retract into its shell, this leaves them vulnerable to attack; Zeelae that are blind in one or both eyes are not uncommon. Despite their excellent vision, these creatures appear to have a very poor sense of direction--they have been observed to wander mindlessly in circles, around the same rock, for hours at a time.