armored amphibian navigating thermal vent scales, shielded from scalding water. concept amphibian

armored amphibian navigating thermal vent scales shielded scalding water reptile aquatic heatresistant protective environment adaptation survival underwater extreme conditions resilient evolutionary adaptability hydrothermal venting armorplated thermalregulation hydrodynamic defense mechanism hydrophobic coating insulation habitat temperatures amphibious creature heat protection waterdwelling species shell ecosystem aigenerated