What are the Morlock creatures in H. G. Wells’ The Time Machine?
The Morlocks are a humanoid species which is descended from humans, particularly low-class underground machine operators. They exist in several future timelines, notably in Mor. They are subterranean, and prefer dark, as their eyes are sensitive to light. In most timelines, the Morlocks eat their Eloi cousins.
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