They are a type of wylebeast.
Research on Oakmont's Post-Flood Fauna, by Prof. E. Westerbrook, Oakmont University.
Part three : Cocitians.
The Cocitians also share common traits with humans. The most fascinating phenomenon is their digestive tract. The part which resembles the head is in fact their maw, with extremely strong jaws. The brain-like organ and hearts are located beneath a body part that I have labelled the "stomach sac". The sac is the core of the digestive tract, and consists of several stomachs that can greatly enlarge at will. During dissection, I found human bones within. The older specimens can even throw off the bone-filled stomach and regenerate new ones !
Trivia[]
- During the case Field Research that Doctor Grant gives at the St. Mary's Hospital, Charles has to investigate the "Count Ugolino" Restaurant, inside of which several Cocitians can be found.