Protopod

"An eccentric race of diplomatic mollusks, the protopods are surprisingly outgoing and love social interaction with other species. They get around by floating, using their gas-filled shells." -In-game Description

Story
The Protopods have not been encountered yet.

Appearance
Protopods resemble the common clam from Earth, having bivalve shells and soft inner bodies. However; Protopods possess highly developed vocal cords and a single large eye. They are also capable of floating and locomotion via gas propulsion.

Trivia

 * The protopods existed before the remaking of the series, but they were never implemented.