Post by StealthStyleL on Aug 19, 2017 11:02:29 GMT
Round 6
It is a few days after our youngsters were born. Young animals surround litters of broken capsules sparsely spread out over the ocean floor. Some hang around their birthplace for a while, yet others head off into the unknown gloom, that could hide any sort of danger. Neither option is likely to lead to safety. A Superstes provectus hatchling has traveled away from his group, and is all alone. That is until the crude eyes on the top of his head spot a shape moving quickly towards him (3). He is startled from his feeding but thankfully, this time it was only a baby Orthus Talonus. The young chordate has taken to swimming well, skimming above the floor-bound worms, and scooping plenty of microbes into its mouth. (4)
Some do get lucky, however, and find themselves a little haven. From a small gap between two mossy rocks, a young Quatora similis pokes out its head, assessing the situation (6). It's only company is a small Viitria ventri feeding out in the open. It followed the light away from its birthplace, and has found plenty in these shallower waters (5). The Quatora has been lucky enough to find some rocks by a cliff, with plenty of food in the gaps. A predator would have a hard time fitting into the crack.
Not all animals here hug the sea-bottom. A Tyranna caultrifaucius headed up on adventurous voyage to the upper levels of the ocean. It disappeared into the gloom, with nothing but ocean in front of it. The water here was quite unpopulated and filled with food. As the sun became a larger and larger glistening orb, the Tyranna caultrifaucius become more tired and would soon have to return to the bottom to rest. (4)
On the other hand, some creatures have not yet dispersed from their birthplace. In a nearby shallow sea, a sibling group of Squickia caecus remain close to their broken capsule. This is not out of any brotherly bond but because they stumbled straight upon a microbe colony. They gorged on the meal and hug around until all the resources were diminished. They must now move on to survive. What's more is that in such a group, they are more likely to attract dangerous attention. (3)
Following the chemicals given off by a sick creature, a Rostros acris swims off into the unknown. The chemicals are the only known quantity for the hatchling in this blue void. Eventually, the chemical trail stops moving and the youngster knows that the creature is floating stationary in front of it. Up until now in its life, Rostros acris has been a practicing filter-feeder, but their comes a time for every carnivore to take its first bite. (5)
(aviscerator, sorry but I wanted to post this. You'll just be a round behind.)
Atrox
Condition
Nutrition: 60%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 75%
Maturity: 20%
Species:
Squickia caecus (Squick)
Improve Eyes = 1
Open Circulatory System = 3
---
This is not a very successful species despite having a circulatory system. This system requires a lot more energy and it cannot find the food as well as Squickia dente.
Features: The pit eyes are depressed into cups in order to ascertain direction, but in this species the photoreceptors have become so depressed that the photoreceptors can only detect light from one, very limited direction. An open circulatory system has developed with muscular vessels pumping hemacoel to body cavities surrounding tissue. Vessels run close to the gills in order to make the most of them.
Distribution: Shallow Sea
Status: EN
Time: R.5
Size: 1.5mm (length)
Lifestyle: Filter-feeder
Predecessor: Squickia dente
Past Mutations:
Muscles, Membrane, Pit Eyes, Chemoreceptors, Intuitive Memory, Gills (6), Yellow, (Needle-like) Teeth
TheGraveKnight
Condition
Nutrition: 75%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 65%
Maturity: 25%
Species:
Viitria ventri (Viitria)
TheGraveKnight
Mucus Lining In Stomach = 6
Stomach Acid = 4
---
Now large enough to eat the smallest of its relatives, the Squickia, this species simply swallows them whole. In many cases, the Squickia do not realise what is happening before it is too late. They are digested alive. At night, Superstes ventri are not able to feed as most of their prey disappears. On the other hand, the predatory worm finds itself as prey to a couple of other species, but has developed a small defensive mechanism; mucous spitting.
Features: This species has developed quite an advanced stomach, whereas most species still just have intestinal bacteria or agent-filled chamber, Superstes ventri has a true stomach. It is able to break down food chemically with its gastric juices, which are also able prevent certain malicious bacteria from infecting the animal. A mucous lining around the stomach provides further protection. Mucous glands in the throat are able to spit mucous out of the mouth.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: VU
Time: R.5
Size: 3mm (length)
Lifestyle: Small Predator
Predecessor: Superstes ustis
Past Mutations:
Muscles (I), Pit Eyes, Axochord, Open Circulatory System, Bigger (30%), Axochord
RoboTrannic
Condition
Nutrition: 55%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 60%
Maturity: 20%
Species:
Superstes provectus (Grohkius Speedius)
Improved Muscles = 3
Improve Eyes = 6
---
With relatively advanced eyes on the top of its head, this species does a good job of avoiding predators. It is therefore quite a common species, happily minding its own business on the sea-floor. Its competitors have mainly been weeded-out, so it enjoys its occupation of this niche.
Features: In most species of the area, the muscles are arranged quite haphazardly, although roughly longitudinally. However, in this species they have been reorganised for the most efficiency. What’s more, the eyes of this species have come even more like a pinhole camera, as the opening is narrowed. Instead of just blurs, it is able to make out shapes, though still with poor resolution and dim imaging, and is able to distinguish species combined with its memory.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: LC
Time: R.5
Size: 2.3mm (length)
Lifestyle: Filter-feeder
Predecessor: Superstes labes
Past Mutations:
Muscles, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Pseudo-hearts, Eyespots, Memory
aviscerator
Condition
Nutrition: 15%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 75%
Maturity: 5%
Species:
Quatora occultatum (Oduntus)
Improved Eyes = 5
Camouflage Skin = 3
---
This species relies simply on its mossy-green colour to shield it from the predators that now patrol the waters. However, the predators do not really use vision to locate their prey so this is not a huge help. It's eyes do help to detect if another species comes to close, and also makes finding moss easier.
Features: This is another species that has developed a pinhole eye, and so it is poorly able to make out shapes. It also has chromatophore cells on the surface containing a green pigment.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: VU
Time: R.5
Size: 2.1mm (length)
Lifestyle: Herbivore
Predecessor: Quatora rursus
Past Mutations:
Muscles (I), Digestive System (Gizzard & Bacteria), Pit Eyes, Chisel Teeth, Open Circulatory System, Fins, Axochord
agenttine
Condition
Nutrition: 80%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 75%
Maturity: 30%
Species:
Quatora similis (Oduntus)
Improved Eyes = 6
Improved Nervous System = 5
---
Quatora occultatum and Quatora similis share very similar lives, except Quatora similis has a slightly easier time recognising predators and so gets away quicker.
Features: This is yet another species that has evolved pinhole eyes via the narrowing of the eye opening. This allows the species to see shapes. It has also developed a simple memory, so can recognise species to avoid.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: NT
Time: R.5
Size: 2.1mm (length)
Lifestyle: Herbivore
Predecessor: Quatora rursus
Past Mutations
Muscles (I), Digestive System (Gizzard & Bacteria), Pit Eyes, Chisel Teeth, Open Circulatory System, Fins, Axochord
Immortal_Dragon
Condition
Nutrition: 75%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 25%
Maturity: 25%
Species:
Tyranna caultrifaucius
Teeth = 2
Gills = 4
---
This species has plenty of room and food in its habitat and so it does well by that account. The only problem is that they often find themselves as a snack for the Regemsitula. On the other hand, these predations do not threaten the stability of this population.
Features: This species has evolved calcified masses of dentine teeth, although they are located inside the throat of the species. They cannot be used for any external purpose but they would have slice up tougher food. It also has four gills on each side of its body that increase its surface area and get more oxygen pumping through the open circulatory system.
Distribution: Ocean Floor, Open Ocean
Status: NT
Time: R.5
Size: 2.3mm (length)
Lifestyle: Filter-feeder
Predecessor: Tyranna comedenti
Past Mutations:
Muscles, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Tail, Axochord, Digestive System (Intestinal Bacteria & gizzard)
Trash
Condition
Nutrition: 60%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 50%
Maturity: 20%
Species:
Rostros acris (Niv)
Beak = 6
Digestive System = 4
---
Another brutal killer of worms, unlike the specialised Viitria, Rostros acris will prey on anything with flesh. When it detects prey, it quickly propels itself with its flippers with enough force for its sharp beak to penetrate weak skin. It pulls a chunk out of the animal, and eats it. It is quite small, so one chunk is often enough, although the victim is often left to bleed to death. It's only predator is Regemsitula.
Features: A calcified protrusion on the tip of the proboscis became a hardened beak, which continued to grow until it became very sharp. Both the top and bottom section are long, and sharp enough to pierce a worm’s skin. It has also picked up bacteria in the intestine which can absorb the nutrients from simple multicellular food, although it can’t deal with large chunks.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: LC
Time: R.5
Size: 1.9mm (length)
Lifestyle: Small Predator
Predecessor: Nivia natare
Past Mutations:
Bitter Chemical, Chemoreceptors, Proboscis, Hydrostatic Flippers
soundwave
Condition
Nutrition: 75%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 75%
Maturity: 25%
Species:
Orthus Talonus (Orthus Talonus)
Fins = 2
Notochord = 4
---
This is the first known chordate. Due to the position of its fins, the head of Orthus Talonus is pushed downward, so it generally filters along the sea-floor, rather than the open ocean. As it has an efficient muscular frame, it is a quick swimmer and manages to live well, unless it's being preyed on.
Features: Two fleshy fins on either side of the rear keep the head of Orthus Talonus pushed down. The axochord muscles stiffened until they became a cartilaginous rod, known as a notochord, running down the length of the animal. The notochord provides a place for muscle attachment, causing easier movement. Although the notochord is stiffer and tougher than what the rest of the contemporary species have, it is still fairly flexible.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: VU
Time: R.5
Size: 2.6mm (length)
Lifestyle: Filter-feeder
Predecessor: Tyranna musculi
Past Mutations:
Muscles, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Tail, Axochord, Gills (3), Muscle Placement
It is a few days after our youngsters were born. Young animals surround litters of broken capsules sparsely spread out over the ocean floor. Some hang around their birthplace for a while, yet others head off into the unknown gloom, that could hide any sort of danger. Neither option is likely to lead to safety. A Superstes provectus hatchling has traveled away from his group, and is all alone. That is until the crude eyes on the top of his head spot a shape moving quickly towards him (3). He is startled from his feeding but thankfully, this time it was only a baby Orthus Talonus. The young chordate has taken to swimming well, skimming above the floor-bound worms, and scooping plenty of microbes into its mouth. (4)
Some do get lucky, however, and find themselves a little haven. From a small gap between two mossy rocks, a young Quatora similis pokes out its head, assessing the situation (6). It's only company is a small Viitria ventri feeding out in the open. It followed the light away from its birthplace, and has found plenty in these shallower waters (5). The Quatora has been lucky enough to find some rocks by a cliff, with plenty of food in the gaps. A predator would have a hard time fitting into the crack.
Not all animals here hug the sea-bottom. A Tyranna caultrifaucius headed up on adventurous voyage to the upper levels of the ocean. It disappeared into the gloom, with nothing but ocean in front of it. The water here was quite unpopulated and filled with food. As the sun became a larger and larger glistening orb, the Tyranna caultrifaucius become more tired and would soon have to return to the bottom to rest. (4)
On the other hand, some creatures have not yet dispersed from their birthplace. In a nearby shallow sea, a sibling group of Squickia caecus remain close to their broken capsule. This is not out of any brotherly bond but because they stumbled straight upon a microbe colony. They gorged on the meal and hug around until all the resources were diminished. They must now move on to survive. What's more is that in such a group, they are more likely to attract dangerous attention. (3)
Following the chemicals given off by a sick creature, a Rostros acris swims off into the unknown. The chemicals are the only known quantity for the hatchling in this blue void. Eventually, the chemical trail stops moving and the youngster knows that the creature is floating stationary in front of it. Up until now in its life, Rostros acris has been a practicing filter-feeder, but their comes a time for every carnivore to take its first bite. (5)
(aviscerator, sorry but I wanted to post this. You'll just be a round behind.)
Atrox
Condition
Nutrition: 60%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 75%
Maturity: 20%
Species:
Squickia caecus (Squick)
Improve Eyes = 1
Open Circulatory System = 3
---
This is not a very successful species despite having a circulatory system. This system requires a lot more energy and it cannot find the food as well as Squickia dente.
Features: The pit eyes are depressed into cups in order to ascertain direction, but in this species the photoreceptors have become so depressed that the photoreceptors can only detect light from one, very limited direction. An open circulatory system has developed with muscular vessels pumping hemacoel to body cavities surrounding tissue. Vessels run close to the gills in order to make the most of them.
Distribution: Shallow Sea
Status: EN
Time: R.5
Size: 1.5mm (length)
Lifestyle: Filter-feeder
Predecessor: Squickia dente
Past Mutations:
Muscles, Membrane, Pit Eyes, Chemoreceptors, Intuitive Memory, Gills (6), Yellow, (Needle-like) Teeth
TheGraveKnight
Condition
Nutrition: 75%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 65%
Maturity: 25%
Species:
Viitria ventri (Viitria)
TheGraveKnight
Mucus Lining In Stomach = 6
Stomach Acid = 4
---
Now large enough to eat the smallest of its relatives, the Squickia, this species simply swallows them whole. In many cases, the Squickia do not realise what is happening before it is too late. They are digested alive. At night, Superstes ventri are not able to feed as most of their prey disappears. On the other hand, the predatory worm finds itself as prey to a couple of other species, but has developed a small defensive mechanism; mucous spitting.
Features: This species has developed quite an advanced stomach, whereas most species still just have intestinal bacteria or agent-filled chamber, Superstes ventri has a true stomach. It is able to break down food chemically with its gastric juices, which are also able prevent certain malicious bacteria from infecting the animal. A mucous lining around the stomach provides further protection. Mucous glands in the throat are able to spit mucous out of the mouth.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: VU
Time: R.5
Size: 3mm (length)
Lifestyle: Small Predator
Predecessor: Superstes ustis
Past Mutations:
Muscles (I), Pit Eyes, Axochord, Open Circulatory System, Bigger (30%), Axochord
RoboTrannic
Condition
Nutrition: 55%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 60%
Maturity: 20%
Species:
Superstes provectus (Grohkius Speedius)
Improved Muscles = 3
Improve Eyes = 6
---
With relatively advanced eyes on the top of its head, this species does a good job of avoiding predators. It is therefore quite a common species, happily minding its own business on the sea-floor. Its competitors have mainly been weeded-out, so it enjoys its occupation of this niche.
Features: In most species of the area, the muscles are arranged quite haphazardly, although roughly longitudinally. However, in this species they have been reorganised for the most efficiency. What’s more, the eyes of this species have come even more like a pinhole camera, as the opening is narrowed. Instead of just blurs, it is able to make out shapes, though still with poor resolution and dim imaging, and is able to distinguish species combined with its memory.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: LC
Time: R.5
Size: 2.3mm (length)
Lifestyle: Filter-feeder
Predecessor: Superstes labes
Past Mutations:
Muscles, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Pseudo-hearts, Eyespots, Memory
aviscerator
Condition
Nutrition: 15%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 75%
Maturity: 5%
Species:
Quatora occultatum (Oduntus)
Improved Eyes = 5
Camouflage Skin = 3
---
This species relies simply on its mossy-green colour to shield it from the predators that now patrol the waters. However, the predators do not really use vision to locate their prey so this is not a huge help. It's eyes do help to detect if another species comes to close, and also makes finding moss easier.
Features: This is another species that has developed a pinhole eye, and so it is poorly able to make out shapes. It also has chromatophore cells on the surface containing a green pigment.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: VU
Time: R.5
Size: 2.1mm (length)
Lifestyle: Herbivore
Predecessor: Quatora rursus
Past Mutations:
Muscles (I), Digestive System (Gizzard & Bacteria), Pit Eyes, Chisel Teeth, Open Circulatory System, Fins, Axochord
agenttine
Condition
Nutrition: 80%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 75%
Maturity: 30%
Species:
Quatora similis (Oduntus)
Improved Eyes = 6
Improved Nervous System = 5
---
Quatora occultatum and Quatora similis share very similar lives, except Quatora similis has a slightly easier time recognising predators and so gets away quicker.
Features: This is yet another species that has evolved pinhole eyes via the narrowing of the eye opening. This allows the species to see shapes. It has also developed a simple memory, so can recognise species to avoid.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: NT
Time: R.5
Size: 2.1mm (length)
Lifestyle: Herbivore
Predecessor: Quatora rursus
Past Mutations
Muscles (I), Digestive System (Gizzard & Bacteria), Pit Eyes, Chisel Teeth, Open Circulatory System, Fins, Axochord
Immortal_Dragon
Condition
Nutrition: 75%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 25%
Maturity: 25%
Species:
Tyranna caultrifaucius
Teeth = 2
Gills = 4
---
This species has plenty of room and food in its habitat and so it does well by that account. The only problem is that they often find themselves as a snack for the Regemsitula. On the other hand, these predations do not threaten the stability of this population.
Features: This species has evolved calcified masses of dentine teeth, although they are located inside the throat of the species. They cannot be used for any external purpose but they would have slice up tougher food. It also has four gills on each side of its body that increase its surface area and get more oxygen pumping through the open circulatory system.
Distribution: Ocean Floor, Open Ocean
Status: NT
Time: R.5
Size: 2.3mm (length)
Lifestyle: Filter-feeder
Predecessor: Tyranna comedenti
Past Mutations:
Muscles, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Tail, Axochord, Digestive System (Intestinal Bacteria & gizzard)
Trash
Condition
Nutrition: 60%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 50%
Maturity: 20%
Species:
Rostros acris (Niv)
Beak = 6
Digestive System = 4
---
Another brutal killer of worms, unlike the specialised Viitria, Rostros acris will prey on anything with flesh. When it detects prey, it quickly propels itself with its flippers with enough force for its sharp beak to penetrate weak skin. It pulls a chunk out of the animal, and eats it. It is quite small, so one chunk is often enough, although the victim is often left to bleed to death. It's only predator is Regemsitula.
Features: A calcified protrusion on the tip of the proboscis became a hardened beak, which continued to grow until it became very sharp. Both the top and bottom section are long, and sharp enough to pierce a worm’s skin. It has also picked up bacteria in the intestine which can absorb the nutrients from simple multicellular food, although it can’t deal with large chunks.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: LC
Time: R.5
Size: 1.9mm (length)
Lifestyle: Small Predator
Predecessor: Nivia natare
Past Mutations:
Bitter Chemical, Chemoreceptors, Proboscis, Hydrostatic Flippers
soundwave
Condition
Nutrition: 75%
Health: Healthy
Energy: 75%
Maturity: 25%
Species:
Orthus Talonus (Orthus Talonus)
Fins = 2
Notochord = 4
---
This is the first known chordate. Due to the position of its fins, the head of Orthus Talonus is pushed downward, so it generally filters along the sea-floor, rather than the open ocean. As it has an efficient muscular frame, it is a quick swimmer and manages to live well, unless it's being preyed on.
Features: Two fleshy fins on either side of the rear keep the head of Orthus Talonus pushed down. The axochord muscles stiffened until they became a cartilaginous rod, known as a notochord, running down the length of the animal. The notochord provides a place for muscle attachment, causing easier movement. Although the notochord is stiffer and tougher than what the rest of the contemporary species have, it is still fairly flexible.
Distribution: Ocean Floor
Status: VU
Time: R.5
Size: 2.6mm (length)
Lifestyle: Filter-feeder
Predecessor: Tyranna musculi
Past Mutations:
Muscles, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Tail, Axochord, Gills (3), Muscle Placement