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Extra Stuff~9 million years into the Atroxian~
Calamitas Stage
Event - 2 (No Event)
Where prey goes, predators will follow. A new species has evolved off of Rostros manaurensis and moved to polar climes, where Glistroskulus louixi are abundant. However, the prey species continues to thrive. Summer 3, Night
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.
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RoboTrannic Kapnosta limus (LC)
NORTH-WESTERN UTEENESSA OCEAN, DEEP OCEAN
The area in which you hatch out appears featureless and desolate, just one random part of the abyssal plain. The only life appears to be you and your siblings. (2 + 1)
StatusHealth: Healthy
Maturity: 0%
Nutrition: 50%
Energy: 100%
Temp: Ok
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
After the tormenting of the tsunami, the dark night is eerily calm. The bay is much quieter, as you poke around in search of food. However, it seems much of the moss that costed the rocks have been washed away by the tremendous waves, and all that remains are the broken stems of seaweed - which you can't eat - like bodies on a battlefield. (3)
StatusHealth: Healthy
Maturity: 40%
Nutrition: 70%
Energy: 75%
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
Despite the fact that it is causing you injury, you continue to try and push your way through the coral cave. It takes all your energy when suddenly you slip through, and out to the other side, a bloody trail tailing you. You are finally able to head out the opening and find a large cavern. Currents are pushing into the cavern from other caves, and with them they bring food. You prey on some of the small animals that come floating in but you are also extremely tired. (5)
StatusHealth: Numerous bleeding scratches on sides.
Maturity: 40%
Nutrition: 50%
Energy: 15%
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
You hatch out on an exposed sandy plain, and at night with predators from deeper water lurking about, this is not safe. You can't sense any dangerous life forms with your electrolocation, at the moment. (1 +1)
StatusHealth: Healthy
Maturity: 0%
Nutrition: 50%
Energy: 100%
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
Leaving the corpse, you turn back to your cave in order to rest. Just as you get to the entrance something grabs your attention. Another
Achmachelus occisorum, slightly bigger, has been attracted by the corpse, and swims straight to it. You turn towards it warily. (3)
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
Your luck has turned, as an uplifting current from the depths of the ocean carries you upwards and into warmer water, right to the surface. It is night, and so you are not harmed by the Sun's rays. Thus is much more planktonic food that gathers at the surface and you crawl through the viscous water, eating other young animals. (5)
StatusHealth: Healthy
Maturity: 20%
Nutrition: 70%
Energy: 95%
Temp: Ok
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
When you hatch, the freezing cold water immediately reveals your location. You and your siblings are not far from an area where polar water submerges to the deep, carrying rich water and microbial food. You start to filter passing microbes. (4 + 1)
StatusHealth: Healthy
Maturity: 0%
Nutrition: 50%
Energy: 100%
Temp: Cold
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
PositiveTower Glistroskulus louixi (LC)
MANAURAI SEA, SHALLOW SEA
When you hatch, the freezing cold water immediately reveals your location. You and your siblings are not far from an area where polar water submerges to the deep, carrying rich water and microbial food. For some reason, you have been born larger and stronger than your siblings. You start to filter passing microbes. (6 + 1) (Ding ding ding! You have got the lucky No. 7, which means you can choose to add or minus 1 from another player or yourself next round. It will only last until next round.)
StatusHealth: Healthy
Maturity: 0%
Nutrition: 50%
Energy: 100%
Temp: Cold
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