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The Flood Super Cell is often described as ''"thinking muscle"'', and closely resembles both neurons and glial cells in terms of its physical structure.<ref name="bestiarum"/> The Flood have demonstrated on numerous occasions that they have the ability to arrange these cells to mimic any organ that may be needed. In addition to this ability, the Flood Super Cell has a wide repertoire of additional abilities, which culminates in the creation of a Gravemind and a fully-developed Flood hive. | The Flood Super Cell is often described as ''"thinking muscle"'', and closely resembles both neurons and glial cells in terms of its physical structure.<ref name="bestiarum"/> The Flood have demonstrated on numerous occasions that they have the ability to arrange these cells to mimic any organ that may be needed. In addition to this ability, the Flood Super Cell has a wide repertoire of additional abilities, which culminates in the creation of a Gravemind and a fully-developed Flood hive. | ||
An important capability essential to the Flood's survival is its ability to convert other life forms into more Flood cells, which can be used in a wide variety of ways. The Flood Super Cells capture and interface with the host's cells, which are quickly | An important capability essential to the Flood's survival is its ability to convert other life forms into more Flood cells, which can be used in a wide variety of ways. The Flood Super Cells capture and interface with the host's cells, which are quickly, metabolized, broken down, analyzed, and reassembled into more Flood Cells that mirror the function of the target's cells.<ref>'''[[Art of Halo 3]]''', ''page 26''</ref> This process is rapid and continuous, with the end result being that the host's biomass is largely overtaken by the newly-generated Flood biomass.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo]]: Creating a Virtual World''', ''page 48''</ref> | ||
When first inserted into a victim, primarily by the [[Infection Form]], the Flood cells are in an encapsulated "spore" state before they become active in the victim.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[The Library]]''</ref> | When first inserted into a victim, primarily by the [[Infection Form]], the Flood cells are in an encapsulated "spore" state before they become active in the victim.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[The Library]]''</ref> | ||