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The marmite was a moderate-sized squid-like magical beast.[1]

Description[]

Described as a "cross between a dust mite and squid," it had a transparent, bio-luminescent body and long trailing tentacles.[2] These tentacles could reach up to ten feet in young specimens, and presumably become even longer in adults.[2]

Young marmites are apparently unable to feed themselves and have to be bottle-fed when kept in captivity.[2]

History[]

Newt Scamander had a young marmite in his suitcase during his visit to New York in 1926.[1]

Behind the scenes[]

  • The name "marmite" has been confirmed by the VFX studio that worked on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.[2]
    • It is possible that the name "marmite" is a portmanteau of calamari and mite, as the creature was described as a cross between a squid and a dust mite.
    • Possibly unrelated, Marmite is also the name of a popular British yeast based sandwich spread.

Appearances[]

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