While Mudokons and Grubbs do have an annoying number of physical similarities, the former evolved from birds and the latter from fish. I don't believe they're related.
When the first design of an Octigi (not on a host) was seen, its mouth tentacles prompted many to suggest that Sligs and Glukkons are related species.
One interesting note is the number of Oddworld species that have nostrils above their eyes. Gabbits , Glukkons, Mudokons, Clakkers and some Outlaws all seems to have this bird-like feature.
The only thing I would say about compiling a chart over making individual connections between species is that OWI are meticulous in how ALIVE they make Oddworld. I'm positive they have rudamentary evolutionary trees mapped out - but it could still be fun.
With scientific names, it's easy to look up Latin translations of words, but sadly there just isn't a Latin word for Octigi, nor any indication that species classification on Oddworld is treated in the same way.
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