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@@ -412,7 +412,7 @@ These flesh worm variants have been given stealth abilities which make them
 practically invisible. |
 image:images/monster-stealth-worm.png[Stealth Worm,100,100]
 | **Hatchling** |
-Floating alien larva which charge from a distance. |
+Floating alien larvae which charge from a distance. |
 image:images/monster-hatchling.png[hatchling,100,100]
 | **Matribite** |
 The mother of the Hatchlings will ensure you always have more of her babies