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An '''osmotic eel ''' is an aquatic lifeform resembling a starfish with only four legs. It is useful in medicine for cleaning and healing wounds. They can cauterize wounds, and are useful in removing certain types of parasites.
It resembles the [[ImageEarth]] the starfish, and has four legs. In the [[2100s]], this animal was used for the medical purpose of cleaning and healing wounds. The animal can cauterize wounds, and can be useful in removing certain types of parasites.* Most notably used by [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]] of the [[Enterprise, NX-01|Enterprise]]. Nourishment for this animal is relatively modest, requiring a nutrient broth every three to four days. While "working," the broth requirement is less, as it gains its nutrients from ingesting blood from the patient. Similar to the old-[[Earth]] practice of using leeches for medical purposes, the use of Osmotic Eels do not fall under Federation-grade regulation. <center><gallery>File:eel1.jpg|thumbOsmotic Eel tenticleFile:Eel2.jpg|left]]Osmotic Eel inside <br>of a small tank</gallery>
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[[Category:Instruments and EquipmentAnimal]]
