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'''Squiggly Beasts''', more commonly known as '''Squigs''' , are the simplest form of [[Orkoid]] life, ever-present amongst the tribes of the greenskins. For the most part, these creatures are lacking in intelligence, though their ferocity is impressive. There are many types of squig, each generally filling some functionary role in the Ork ecosystem, developing a strange symbiotic relationship with Orkoid race: some squigs are used for skin or food, others kept as fearsome pets, and the largest of them can even be ridden into battle. Some Ork clans specialise in breeding ever-larger and more belligerent strains. The squigs feed on the refuse of the larger Orkoids (as well as local plants, animals, and each other). In their turn they serve as the [[Ork]]s' primary food source along with [[Orkoid Fungus]]. It has been theorised by the Genetors of the Adeptus Mechanicus that squigs were created by the Orks’ forebears as part of a simple, mobile ecosystem that sustains the greenskin race as it travels from world to world, contrubuting contributing to the success of this race in conquering large parts of the galaxy.{{Fn|32a}}

Another important use for these creatures was invented by [[Painboy]]z. They simply apply them to the open wound, which it holds closed with its tiny, neeldleneedle-like teeth. After twisting the tail off he repeats the process until the wound is completely closed. Feeding on blood from the wound Squigs live like this for years, keeping it clean and free from infection. By the time he dies and drops off the wound has already healed, leaving only a row of tiny holes around the scar. These wounds are prized among Orks as a sigh of toughness and strength.{{Fn|5d}}

This small and bright variety excretes powerful dye that are used by other Orkoids. Gretchin use them to paint banners and clothes whereas Orks use it as warpaint. Many varieties of Paint Squigs have tufts of hait hair on their tails that may be used as brush as well. Gretchin artists often use the shells of [[Edible Squig]]s as paint pots and palettes for painting.{{Fn|5k}}

This type of Squig is is covered with spines and is usually quite safe. However, when agitated, as an instinctive reaction, it shoots out the spines at any threatening creature rather like a porcurineporcupine. These spines inflict a poisonous sting on anyone struck by them, though the effect of the poison on Orkish flesh is not as drastic as it is on other races. Squigs of this kind are sometimes used as a form of weapon by Orks.{{Fn|6e}}

Swab Squigs are related to Hairy Squigs, but unlike the long, trailing hair of its cousins its round body is covered with fur. Painboys use Swab Squigs to mop up during operations, or simply as handkerchiefs. Despite seeming harmless, these Squigs can inflist inflict a nasty bite on smaller creatures, such as Snotlings.{{Fn|6a}}