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Observations:

-worm/caterpillar-like

-segmented body

-tan color, dark brown head

-small dots along body

-body not rigid

-diamond shape

-markings

-plain

-body contorts into “C” shape

-legs differents shapes and sizes

The object has a caterpillar-like, worm resemblance. The body is segmented into several sections that make up one body. The body itself is tan/light-brown in color, and the head looks more rigid in consistency than the body. The front anterior legs have a pointed shape while the posterior legs which are flatter and look like suction cups, perhaps to better grip surfaces for climbing branches or leaves. There also appear to be several black spots along the side of the body. The body has small black hair-like structures along the side of its body, most likely for sensing. The body takes on a diamond-like shape.

    Behavior-wise, the body moves very fluidly, each of the segments moving in a wave-like fashion to propel the organism forward. The anterior side continues to rear up on its hind legs, perhaps to gain a better glimpse of its surroundings. Along these lines, it has large eyes in the front of the head, which most likely suggest it uses its visual sense primarily. Judging by its body movements, the organism does not move quickly. The organism also has field markings on the posterior side of its head, as to ward off predators. The body does not respond to stimuli well. The anterior head and posterior segment of the organism appear to move independently of one another. It only moves along the outer ring of the cup. Upon movement of the cup it freezes.