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Round 36Extra Stuff~8.75 million years into the Atroxian~
Calamitas Stage
Event - 6 (4) = major disaster
The sky starts to darken as it heads into evening, but so does the mood. The Manaurai Sea happens to have a tectonic plate boundary located right underneath it. The plates slip slightly and a small submarine earthquake occurs, to little effect. However, some of the water has been displaced and travels out from the epicentre in a tsunami. The powerful waves carry many organisms with them over the coast, and as they recede, some are left behind to die on land.Global Climate: The climate of the single landmass, Uteeno, is generally hot (globally 25c) and dry; there are few land plants to soak up the greenhouse gases (CO2 is at 0.1%), and most of the supercontinent is too far from the Uteenessa superocean to receive rain. As a result, there are high sea levels and no glaciers.
[Note: DON'T FORGET YOU CAN GIVE ME YOUR PREFERENCE FOR RESPAWNING LOCATION. AND YOU CAN GIVE ME COMMON NAMES]
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RoboTrannic Kapnosta limus (LC)
NORTH-WESTERN UTEENESSA OCEAN, DEEP OCEAN
It seems that the few remaining filter-feeders around the vents have attracted a predator; an
Achmachelus occisorum. The rest flee but, starving, you are too weak to get away. The predator easily catches up to you, and finishes you with a swing of its barbed tail. (Sorry about your death. But at least you still have a species, so please wait to be reborn next round.) (1)
StatusHealth: N/A
Maturity: N/A
Nutrition: N/A
Energy: N/A
Temp: N/A
Species Details
Kapnosta limus
(Skeleton = 5)
(Smell = 1)
(Scales = 6)
Description: These common, tubular animals are the first to evolve a layer of scales over their bodies, which provide more protection than bare skin. The downside though is that to prevent the sparse light glinting off their scales and giving away their position to predators, a fine slime is secreted over the scales to dull them. The problem is that this slime produces a strong smell, which spreads for tens of metres. Fortunately, at this time no predators have any olfactory organs. Kapnosta limus are the most common animal of the deep ocean, but are most successful around hydrothermal vents; the scales means that they can withstand more heat than their competitors. The vents produce a lot of valuable chemicals which microbes thrive off, and Kapnosta limus in turn thrive off these. Another adaptation that gives them an advantage is the evolution of a cartilage skeleton, which supports the heavier body and allows them to swim, albeit slowly and just above the ocean floor. The skeleton provides a place for muscle attachment, and it moves it's body from side to side to swim. It's name means slimy smoker, due to its fondness of hydrothermal vents.
Size: 6.5cm (length)
Status: LC
Biome: Deep Ocean
Niche: Benthic Filter-Feeder
Distribution: Uteenessa Ocean
Classification: Kapnostidae, Kardiaskulea, Ochipoda, Mollicorpea
Predecessor: Nassiaskulus oculimagnus
Previous Mutations: Coming soon.
aviscerator Quatora agentibus (VU)
MANAURAI SEA, SHALLOW SEA
When the tsunami hits you have eaten your fill of the abundant moss. The powerful waves drag you and many others around but fortunately the walls of the bay are tall cliffs that prevent the wave from pouring over land. You are carried around a bit by the waves in the bay - getting quite sea sick I might add - but as they finally recede, you are left safely to continue life in the bay. (6)
StatusHealth: Healthy
Maturity: 40%
Nutrition: 90%
Energy: 90%
Temp: Ok
Species DetailsQuatora agentibus
(Muscles = 4)
(Digestion = 3)
One of the many herbivores that plunder the mossy outcrops in the shallow seas, this mossy-green species only slightly edges out beyond its competition as it is slightly faster and more athletic. However, this niche is becoming quite crowded.
Features: The reason for its extra athleticism is the fact that is has well-arranged muscles, that increase movement efficiency. Another difference is the fact that the stomach now contains an acid capable of breaking down meat. However, it has no way of catching meat and cannot even scavenge due to the specific design of its teeth.
Size: 2.7cm (length)
Status: VU
Biome: Shallow Sea
Niche: Herbivore
Distribution: Shallow seas connected to Uteenessa Ocean
Classification: Quatoridae, Quatorea, Pteryskula, Mollicorpea
Predecessor: Quatora rigidum
Previous Mutations: Coming soon.
agenttine Makoura jousteri (LC)
NORTH-WESTERN UTEENESSA OCEAN, DEEP OCEAN
The opening ahead is just too tempting to ignore. You press onwards, despite being scratched up by the pieces of coral lining the walls. The gap between the coral gets tighter and tighter, but you squeeze through until eventually you can move no longer. You are stuck in the coral of a narrow underwater cave, covered in scratches and bleeding. (1 + 1)
StatusHealth: Numerous bleeding scratches on sides.
Maturity: 20%
Nutrition: 30%
Energy: 40%
Temp: Ok
Species Details
Makoura jousteri
(Whip Tail = 6)
(Pigment = 2)
(Venom = 6)
Description: This species is by far the largest, although this is because it has a tail that is twice the length of the main body. This tail can be whipped at small animals, stunning them, and the toxic spikes that remain on its end ensure the prey never recovers. The toxins are also useful for taking down larger animals and other predators. The tail can also be used to put on a burst of sudden speed. The species has also developed toxins glands in the head, connected to a pair of venomous, albeit small, tusks strutting out straight in front of the head. It has no jaw, so can't bite, but the tusks can be used like a joust to pierce the skin of their target. They still have no pigment and so are confined to the deep; they are one of many species jostling for space on the continental slopes whilst the deep ocean remains anoxic. It is one of the stronger ones.
Size: 15cm (length)
Time: R. 31
Status: VU
Biome: Deep Ocean
Niche: Apex Predator
Distribution: Uteenessa Ocean
Classification: Makouridae, Orthusea, Chondraca, Chordatea
Predecessor: Achmachelus occisorum
Previous Mutations: Muscles II, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Whip Tail, Gills (3), Notochord, Cartilage, Digestive Acid, Spike (2), Teeth, Cup Eyes, Venom
Immortal_Dragon Aerochelus gulpin (VU)
MANAURAI SEA, SHALLOW SEA
Out in the unsheltered open, you hardly register when the sea starts moving above you, but as the wave of the tsunami approaches, it picks you up in its powerful grip. It's not long before the tsunami reaches the western coast of Uteeno and floods over it. You tumble along with it. Later, it starts to recede and leaves you behind, flopping in the sun and mud until you flop no more. (Sorry about your death. But at least you still have a species, so please wait to be reborn next round.) (2)
StatusHealth: N/A
Maturity: N/A
Nutrition: N/A
Energy: N/A
Temp: Ok
Species Details
Aerochelus gulpin
(Swim Bladder = 6)
(Notochord = 2)
Aerochelus gulpin is unusual amongst contemporary sea creature in that it gulps in air from above the surface of the water. It is not using this to breathe in oxygen as it might first appear, although it could do in a pinch, but instead it is taking in air of a certain pressure into its swim bladder. This allows fast, safe movement between depths.
Features: To allow the air breathed in to enter the swim bladder, a small tube now connects the sac-like organ and the gut. The axochord of this species is also slightly stiffer than its cousins, which hinders movement somewhat.
Size: 3.5cm (length)
Status: VU
Biome: Open Ocean/Shallow Sea
Niche: Pelagic Filter-Feeder
Distribution: Uteenessa Ocean & connected seas
Classification: Tyrannidae, Tyrannea, Ochipoda, Mollicorpea
Predecessor: Aerochelus gasbagensis
Previous Mutations: Muscles, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Tail, Digestive Acid, Gills (4), "Throat-Teeth", Dark Blue Pigmentation, Ink Sac, Basic Instincts, Gas Bladder (Air Attained)
soundwave Achmachelus occisorum (EN)
NORTH-WESTERN UTEENESSA OCEAN, DEEP OCEAN
There is way of sneaking past the larger animal as there is physically no room to squeeze past. In desperation, you try to force your way out; the other animal hardly moves and you eventually push it aside and escape. On closer inspection, it seems your opponent had died upon entering the cave. You eat your fill. (6)
StatusHealth: Healthy
Maturity: 40%
Nutrition: 85%
Energy: 35%
Temp: Ok
Species Details
Achmachelus occisorum
(Teeth = 3)
(Eyes = 4)
The first chordate predator has arrived; it is comparatively large and wields deadly spines on its tail. When it finds another animal it swings its tail into them, delivering a deadly toxin. It follows its wounded prey until it becomes motionless, and then starts to feed on the body like a hagfish would. It has no jaw, so it can grip, but it gets a purchase with its teeth and then uses its flexible body to pull a chunk off.
Features: In its mouth is a circular row of small, dentine teeth. It also has a pair of cup eyes on the front of its body, but they are quite useless in the dark depths, except to detect the direction of the pale sun. Its main tracking tool is still its electrolocation.
Size: 6.5cm (length)
Status: EN
Biome: Deep Ocean
Niche: Apex Predator
Distribution: Uteenessa Ocean
Classification: Makryostusidae, Orthusea, Chondraca, Chordatea
Predecessor: Achmachelus subitamortis
Previous Mutations: Muscles II, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Tail, Gills (3), Notochord, Cartilage, Digestive Acid, Spike (2), Teeth, Cup Eyes
blackink Skelechelus inkenaria (EN)
NORTH-WESTERN UTEENESSA OCEAN, DEEP OCEAN
Shortly before you hatch, something - a current or animal - knocks your capsule over the edge of the continental slope and it drifts downwards into the absolute darkness. It passes the thermocline where the water suddenly drops in temperature, but luckily comes to rest on a ledge. You hatch out, but it is too cold for you and your movements are sluggish. (1 + 1) - Perhaps this scene is inspired by the fact that I am sitting freezing in my room with snow outside.
StatusHealth: Healthy
Maturity: 0%
Nutrition: 50%
Energy: 100%
Temp: Cold
Species Details
Skelechelus inkenaria
(Jaw = 5)
(Fins = 3)
(Fat = 1)
Description: Over time, the cartilage that supported this species' gills, known as pharyngeal arches, became a simple jaw and makes Skelechelus inkenaria the first jawed animal. The jaw can move up and down, and contains fine, needle-like teeth. This allows Skelechelus inkenaria to bite, although due to teeth inefficient for attack and the relative weakness, the tail barbs are still it's primary weapon. Nonetheless, it does make this the deadliest creature alive, as well as help with feeding and even holding onto struggling prey. Another addition that helps makes this more dangerous is a pair of oval fins near the front of the body, which increase manoeuvrability. All of this adds up to a dangerous hunter. While this is true, unfortunately it's range of dominance is limited; to lessen weight and improve speed Skelechelus inkenaria has foregone with all fat deposits. This leads to an animal that has skin stretched tight over it's cartilage, muscles and organs with very little insulation so they cannot live in the cold depths of the ocean. Neither can they survive the sunlit upper levels, as they have no pigment to protect from UV radiation. They are reduced to hunting in the twilight zone inbetween, or above at night. An influx of colder water can kill off populations.
Size: 7cm (length)
Status: EN
Biome: Mid Ocean
Niche: Apex/Nocturnal Predator
Distribution: Uteenessa Ocean
Classification: Skelechelidae, Skelechea, Chondracea, Chordatea
Predecessor: Achmachelus occisorum
Previous Mutations: Muscles II, Electroreceptors, Open Circulatory System, Axochord, Tail, Gills (3), Notochord, Cartilage, Digestive Acid, Spike (2), Teeth, Cup Eyes, Jaw, Fins
Louix Glistroskulus louixi (LC)
MANAURAI SEA, SHALLOW SEA
You didn't stand a chance. When the tsunami hit, you were still inside your capsule and carried over land. The waters eventually receded and left you behind. Your capsule is very weak and soon dried out, as did you and your siblings. (Sorry about your death. But at least you still have a species, so please wait to be reborn next round.) (1 + 1)
StatusHealth: N/A
Maturity: N/A
Nutrition: N/A
Energy: N/A
Temp: N/A
Species Details
Glistroskulus louixi
(Notochord = 6)
(Improve Eyes = 4)
(Protection Against The Cold = 6)
Description: The most widespread animal on the planet also happens to be one of the smallest and simplest, at only 2cm in length. Glistroskulus louixi is the only animal which can withstand the freezing water of the poles; it has special antifreeze proteins in its circulatory system which inhibit the freezing of its body fluids. Although there are no shallow seas in polar regions at this time, the simplicity of this species allowed it to return to the deep. It therefore occupies the deep ocean in polar regions, with no competition. It has also replaced Squickia visionii in shallow seas in warmer climes, but here it is not as successful. Furthermore, this species has evolved a cartilaginous notochord, which adds stronger muscle attachment and therefore movement. Lastly, a transparent layer of skin has evolved over the forward-facing pinhole eyes, protecting them and improving the clarity of vision.
Size: 2cm (length)
Status: LC
Biome: Deep Ocean / Shallow Sea
Niche: Bottom Feeder
Distribution: Uteenessa Ocean
Classification: Glistroskulusidae, Squickidea, Ochipoda, Mollicorpea
Predecessor: Squickia visionii
Previous Mutations: Muscles, Membrane, Cup Eyes, Chemoreceptors, Basic Instincts, Gills (3), Yellow Pigmentation, Teeth, Open Circulatory System, Pinhole Eyes, Immune System