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With several variations known to exist,{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P363|Enc22|Page=363}} ''morolaath'' somewhat resemble carnivorous [[Wikipedia:Theropoda|theropod]] dinosaurs, being bipedal with three clawed toes on each foot.{{Ref/Reuse|HODTRE}}<ref name="HHITD9">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 9''</ref><ref name="HHITD10">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 10''</ref> Unlike theropods, however, they possess neither eyes nor arms.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}} ''Morolaath'' have gargantuan fangs which extend from the bottoms of their jaws and nasty-looking teeth which line the tops. Their nostrils, situated at the tips of their snouts, are flared to check the air. It is hearing, however, that ''morolaath'' primarily rely on to perceive their surroundings;{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P363}} they are able to react to relatively loud sounds from some distance away and also take notice of something as quiet as a [[human]] sighing from ten meters away.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} They make low growling sounds and are also capable of roaring or making howling noises which sound eerily like those of [[Wikipedia:Wolf|wolve]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD18}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} | With several variations known to exist,{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P363|Enc22|Page=363}} ''morolaath'' somewhat resemble [[Earth]]’s carnivorous [[Wikipedia:Theropoda|theropod]] dinosaurs, being bipedal with three clawed toes on each foot.{{Ref/Reuse|HODTRE}}<ref name="HHITD9">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 9''</ref><ref name="HHITD10">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 10''</ref> Unlike theropods, however, they possess neither eyes nor arms.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}} ''Morolaath'' have gargantuan fangs which extend from the bottoms of their jaws and nasty-looking teeth which line the tops. Their nostrils, situated at the tips of their snouts, are flared to check the air. It is hearing, however, that ''morolaath'' primarily rely on to perceive their surroundings;{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P363}} they are able to react to relatively loud sounds from some distance away and also take notice of something as quiet as a [[human]] sighing from ten meters away.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} They make low growling sounds and are also capable of roaring or making howling noises which sound eerily like those of [[Wikipedia:Wolf|wolve]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD18}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} | ||
''Morolaath'' have long tails and their legs are powerful, allowing a small group to make the ground rumble when running at high speeds and affording them the ability to leap through the air.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITDC}} Their strong, wide jaws are capable of tearing a man's head from his body.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} Certain parts of their anatomy are more susceptible to injury than others, and a few rounds from a rifle fired at point-blank range through one's mouth and out the back of its head is enough to kill it.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} | ''Morolaath'' have long tails and their legs are powerful, allowing a small group to make the ground rumble when running at high speeds and affording them the ability to leap through the air.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITDC}} Their strong, wide jaws are capable of tearing a man's head from his body.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD9}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} Certain parts of their anatomy are more susceptible to injury than others, and a few rounds from a rifle fired at point-blank range through one's mouth and out the back of its head is enough to kill it.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD10}} | ||