Zuuxinan

Zuuxinans, or ferro formica(steel ant) are a species of arthropod that have earned their own subphylum in the animal kingdom due to their unique abilities, such as being bipedal, and enhanced brain function compared to that of average arthropods. But instead of a regular exoskeleton, like an insect, Zuuxinans have a flexible exoskeleton, allowing the exoskeleton to grow along with them, taking away the need to shed. Zuuxinans inhale nitrous oxide and exhale carbon monoxide(pseudo-canon). Both the exoskeleton and the excess oxygen intake let Zuuxinans grow an average height of 5’4”. Zuuxinans have an average lifespan of 60 to 68 years. They are born without their exoskeleton, leaving them vulnerable as children. Their exoskeleton begins growing at age 3, fully grows at age 8, and fully matures at age 10. Zuuxinans do not urinate or defecate to release waste, but rather release the waste in the form of odorless gas through pores from their backs. Ferro formica is an anomalous species and differs from the traits of any other known species, they have two legs, two arms, and a torso like primates, but have organs similar to insects, but they cannot be considered insects. So, a new spot in the animal kingdom has been made for them.