Ectonurite

Ectonurites ('ecto' playing on 'ectoplasm') are alien species from Anur Phaetos (phaetos is a playing on Phaëton) in the Anur System.

Ectonurites
Lacking individuality, Ectonurites seem to be part of a dark mass consciousness that literally composes the fabric of their domain. Ectonurites are part of a hive mind. This mind is embedded in the very fabric of their being, a miraculous genetic memory that allows them to remember absolutely everything from the day they were born; even a single strand of DNA can replicate it in its entirety.

Appearance
Ectonurites are perhaps among the most frightening creatures in the universe. Ectonurites may look a classical ghost with a track for the eye to travel upon but they are not. This form may not look frightening but it is actually a second layer of skin which Ectonurites can grow to protect them from sunlight and take on an appearance that does not strike terror in the heart of others. This second skin allows them to leave their planet and interact with other beings without scaring them. Without their protective layer of skin the Ectonurites look like a misshapen horror. They possess an exposed and upside-down skull for a head, only one eye, dark blue skin, exposed bones on certain parts of their bodies, black claws, a big gaping hole in their chest with black and white striped tentacles hanging out, and speaking with an eerie and creepy voice. In Vilgax Attacks, Zs'Skayr implies that Ectonurites are undead.

Powers and Abilities
Ectonurites can phase through matter and make themselves invisible. They can also inhabit other bodies and possess them. They also possess powerful telekinetic abilities, the extent of which is still unknown. Only in true, absolute darkness can an Ectonurite use its abilities to their full potential. Their consciousness seems to be linked to every single strand of their DNA. Ectonurites are capable of growing a second layer of skin to protect them from sunlight and alter their appearance so that they don't scare anyone half to death. Zs'Skayr, an Ectonurite, has been shown to be able to transform living creatures into Ectonurite minions, with the appearance of the Sun-shielded Ghostfreak which may also serve as their means of reproduction. He also stated that he could absorb the powers of other living things having already absorbed Ben and planned to absorb Vilgax's powers as well.

Weaknesses
Being creatures of the night, light, especially sunlight, renders Ectonurites powerless and causes severe physical damage, destroying their bodies. Even a small amount of light is enough to weaken their abilities. A certain chemical can negate their intangibility and invisibility.

Notable Ectonourites

 * Zs'Skayr
 * Ghostfreak (The Codon Stream's DNA sample of an Ectonurite)
 * Chimera Sui Generis Civilians (Turned into Ectonurites by Zs'Skayr)
 * Kevin 11 (1/12 Ectonurite)
 * Ultimate Kevin (part Ectonurite)