Its really easy to figure out.
First their was TOS Klingons
then they encountered an "ALIEN" lifeform
Then unable to tolerate the notorious Klingon bad breath, the creature moved to the top of the head using its acid secretions to meld with the Klingon.
This also explains how such a clever and sneaky race, became one of caveman simplicity and perpetual bad mood.
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