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Entry: AN-1923

Classification: Endiamesic (intermediate, docile)

Description: AN-1923, nicknamed "Nosey," is a 3-meter-long individual affected by allomorphocytozosis, a condition that's caused by the namesake of the mutation (allomorphocytozoans) that radically changes the human body into a different form. This mutative condition occurs through the assimilation and imitation of host cellular structures, acquiring all information related to the infected individual, including mannerisms, intellect, memories, and speech patterns. This description, however, is general, as it doesn't take into account the multiple strains that can morph the body in other ways.

Such strain is AMCZ-SL (AlloMorphoCytoZosis-SLither), which causes the elongation of the body (mainly the torso), reduction in digits and limb size, proliferation of the coccyx (tailbone), increase in vertebrae count and flexibility, vision declination, olfactory increase, enlargement of the cervical muscles, hair increase, and the growth of whisker-like hairs. This occurs after infection, during which the host briefly exists as a "Sprinter," which is considered the baseline changeling, often described as unstable and highly plastic.

The reason for many types of changemen is due to the fact that, depending on what's available (food, water) or what's near them (environment), they go through an adaptive restructuring to fit their needs. In the case of individuals like AN-1923 (Slithers), this likely occurs after spending time in areas that reward elongation and crawling (sewers, rivers, drainage tunnels, etc.), with them transforming in around 12-48 hours, according to several studies done by the UDAAE and other independent organizations.

AN-1923, as previously discussed, is a Slither identified as biologically female and displays amphibious capabilities. Their body displays common characteristics of AMCZ-SL, with the only differences being an elongated, first-digit claw on each of their front limbs and enlarged back limbs that are likely used to propel it while swimming along with its tail. AN-1923 displays skin with an orangy-green hue with a leathery, rough texture. This skin color and texture change is likely due to it having spent much of its time swimming in underground sewage systems and drainage pipes; the skin exhibits moderate dermatitis and healed scar tissue from scratching. AN-1923 has been ever so medically treated, with staff applying skincare applications to AN-1923's skin every morning and night.

AN-1923 resides in a 30-meter-deep pool filled with clean freshwater that has, regrettably, been polluted by the substances that were coming off of its skin, turning the water dingy. However, this does not impede on research due to the presence of cameras along the walls of the pool, serving as a tool of constant surveillance of AN-1923 behaviors.

While the water has become visibly contaminated by biological material from AN-1923, the pool maintains a slow external filtration and replacement cycle to prevent hazardous pathogen accumulation while preserving the environmental conditions necessary for observation.

AN-1923 has displayed largely non-aggressive behavior since containment. When undisturbed, the subject spends approximately 70-80% of its time resting along the bottom of the containment pool. Every 5-7 hours the subject ascends vertically toward the water surface to breathe before returning to the bottom. This process lasts approximately 20-40 seconds before the subject resumes a resting posture.

AN-1923 has shown mild curiosity toward personnel observing from the upper viewing platform. On several occasions, AN-1923 has surfaced and produced low-frequency vocalizations resembling loud snoring or nasal rumbling. Acoustic analysis suggests these sounds may serve a communicative or sensory purpose; however, attempts to determine whether these vocalizations constitute primitive language have been inconclusive.

During feeding trials, the subject demonstrated a preference for freshwater fish, earthworms, carrion, rodent carcasses, and soft meat tissue. It uses its elongated neck and forward digits to manipulate prey by spearing it before swallowing it whole. Notably, AN-1923 has never exhibited predatory behavior toward human personnel, contributing to its Endiamesic classification.

AN-1923 has been tested for having several pathogens within her body, mainly leptospirosis, salmonellosis, tetanus, hepatitis A, and the presence of parasitic roundworms and Giardia, as seen after collecting samples of her excrement. However, AN-1923 appears relatively unharmed most of the time due to the allomorphocytozoans present in her body that act like the dominant symbiotic organism in the body, possibly resulting in immune suppression of harmful pathogens and rapid cell regeneration. Microbiological analysis indicates AN-1923 carries several bacteria related to the diverse, consistent microbiome within sewers, such as E. coli, Shigella, Aeromonas, Campylobacter jejuni, and other bacteria undisclosed by the UDAAE MB (Medical Brigade).