I was helping Bizzy with her business, and she was showing me this shoutout by this "nightmare accretion of random flesh" with multiple mouths, fondling things with their tendrils... and I just instantly thought of the lovable blobbies from Star Control 2. not exactly the same, but thinking about it made me smile. I love that game.
This species is called the Umgah:
I don't suppose anyone else was reminded of them? That's okay. Never mind.
This species is called the Umgah:

I don't suppose anyone else was reminded of them? That's okay. Never mind.