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{{lifeform
|type=Animal
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
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'''Haspers''' are a form of mollusk on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|64}} A '''stranna hasper''' refers to a variety of the mollusk that can be cooked and eaten.{{book ref|sa3|13}}
'''Haspers''' are a form of two-shelled mollusc on [[Roshar]] that are often compared to tiny mouths{{book ref|wok|64}}. They grow in clusters, attached to stone, wood, or similar materials, and slowly open and close their shells in rhythm with each other. Haspers can be found in a wide variety of places, including [[Kharbranth]]{{book ref|wok|3}}, [[Hearthstone]]{{book ref|wok|44}}, and the chasms of the [[Shattered Plains]]{{book ref|wok|55}}. They reproduce during the [[Weeping]], with clusters seeming to grow out of nowhere{{book ref|WoK|44}}. At least some varieties of haspers have pearly shells.{{book ref|sa2|64}} ▼
== Appearance and Behavior ==
Haspers are comprised of two shells{{book ref|sa1|44}} that enclose a slimy interior.{{book ref|sa2|55}} These two shells open and close in rhythm with one another.{{book ref|sa1|64}} Due to this motion, haspers are often compared to tiny mouths that are breathing. At least some varieties of haspers have pearly shells.{{book ref|sa1|64}} They may be related to tiny snails.{{book ref|sa1|44}}
Haspers are creatures that appear to spend most, if not all, of their life totally stationary.{{book ref|sa1|44}}{{book ref|sa1|63}} They grow in clusters,{{book ref|sa1|44}} attached to the side of objects made of stone,{{book ref|sa2|69}} wood,{{book ref|sa1|3}} or on [[shalebark]].{{book ref|sa1|64}} A cluster of haspers can support the weight of a few waterskins.{{book ref|sa1|63}}
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==Culinary Use==
[[Adolin]] included steamed stranna haspers in a platter of food that he brought to [[Shallan]]'s quarters in [[Urithiru]] after training her in the use of a [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa3|13}}
[[Eshonai]] ate a meal of steamed haspers just before discovering the humans.{{book ref|sa4|45}}
== Notes ==
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[[category:Rosharan food]]
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