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{{Infobox Species | {{Infobox Species | ||
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|type= Plant | |type= Plant | ||
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|origin= [[Chloris]] | |origin= [[Chloris]] | ||
|only= The Creature from the Pit | |only= The Creature from the Pit (TV story) | ||
|individuals= | |individuals= | ||
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The '''Wolfweed''' were domesticated mobile | The '''Wolfweed''' were domesticated mobile [[plant]]s native to [[Chloris]]. | ||
== Biology == | == Biology == | ||
Wolfweed were round, green plants covered in | Wolfweed were round, green plants covered in [[vine]]s and [[Leaf|leaves]]. They moved by rolling, but could also jump to reach their prey. Wolfweed captured their prey by smothering them in packs and wrapping them in a grey, [[web]]-like substance. They had an animal-like mentality and hunted down their prey. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Creature from the Pit (TV story)|The Creature from the Pit]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[Adrasta|Lady Adrasta]] had several Wolfweeds specially grown in nurseries for tracking and attacking purposes. They were kept in order by the [[Huntsman]] who commanded them with a [[whip]]. | [[Adrasta|Lady Adrasta]] had several Wolfweeds specially grown in nurseries for tracking and attacking purposes. They were kept in order by the [[Huntsman (The Creature from the Pit)|Huntsman]] who commanded them with a [[whip]]. | ||
When [[Karela]]'s party encountered the [[Fourth Doctor]], the Huntsman had the Wolfweeds sneak up on him and attack. They captured him and then released him on the Hunstman's command. They again helped attack [[K9 Mark II|K9]], disabling him after he killed one of their number. After Adrasta was exposed, the Wolfweeds helped [[Erato]] kill her. As they did so, Erato ate them too. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Creature from the Pit]]'') | When [[Karela]]'s party encountered the [[Fourth Doctor]], the Huntsman had the Wolfweeds sneak up on him and attack. They captured him and then released him on the Hunstman's command. They again helped attack [[K9 Mark II|K9]], disabling him after he killed one of their number. After Adrasta was exposed, the Wolfweeds helped [[Erato]] kill her. As they did so, Erato ate them too. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Creature from the Pit (TV story)|The Creature from the Pit]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
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[[Category:Domesticated | [[Category:Domesticated animals]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:27, 9 December 2023
The Wolfweed were domesticated mobile plants native to Chloris.
Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]
Wolfweed were round, green plants covered in vines and leaves. They moved by rolling, but could also jump to reach their prey. Wolfweed captured their prey by smothering them in packs and wrapping them in a grey, web-like substance. They had an animal-like mentality and hunted down their prey. (TV: The Creature from the Pit)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
Lady Adrasta had several Wolfweeds specially grown in nurseries for tracking and attacking purposes. They were kept in order by the Huntsman who commanded them with a whip.
When Karela's party encountered the Fourth Doctor, the Huntsman had the Wolfweeds sneak up on him and attack. They captured him and then released him on the Hunstman's command. They again helped attack K9, disabling him after he killed one of their number. After Adrasta was exposed, the Wolfweeds helped Erato kill her. As they did so, Erato ate them too. (TV: The Creature from the Pit)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Wolfweeds were designed by Matt Irvine. They were remote controlled and used an ingenious method of propulsion. Inside each Wolfweed was a motor, powered by a heavy lantern battery. The battery itself acted as a counter-weight. When the motor turned, the battery moved making the Wolfweed move forwards. The gearboxes had a tendency to burn out, causing delays in filming.
