Mimics

Behavior: In their natural state they are extraordinarily hostile. While in their 'prime' state, they appear to tirelessly seek out a desirable form whether it be organic or inorganic. Once optimal prey is found, its body breaks down and melds into a fleshy blanket of sorts in which to pounce onto and cover their target. Over the next few hours, beneath the blanket a highly corrosively agent is secreted from beneath the mimic to break down the victim's chemical/molecular makeup which is then assimilated into the mimic's own, giving it the shape of that which is consumed. Upon completion, the newly disguised mimic will attempt to assume the identity of its prey whether it be a simple lamp post, or an actual person. Variances in behavior from this point onwards are subject to the form chosen, however if it is organic they will seek out others of their new kind and begin learning how to blend in with the species.

Details: Have been exhibited to show enhanced discomfort in the presence of heat and intense light.