Round 39
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POTW Soundtrack (for listening to when you read this): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T1_wnREGllg
Chat Thread: Coming soon.
Eztan Extant Ecosystems: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ramXIxwYwggWj1bVH3zmZT-tlZSbQvW4PUZAEiVWYB8
Book of the Dead: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JOwzI4ZHorn8nrqEr62v2_uXXlbs7qSCudHc476qLMY
~9.75 million years into the Atroxian~
Calamitas Stage
Event - 4 (No Event)
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.
@robotranicrex
Kapnosta limus (LC)
NORTH-WESTERN UTEENESSA OCEAN, DEEP OCEAN
Despite your setback due to the deep sea storm, you plough on again in search of sustenance, becoming wearied and fainter with every passing moment. Luckily, some food happens to drift by, and you filter it. This gives you a little boost and nourishment, but you are still in a barren area. (3 + 1)
Status
Health: Healthy
Maturity: 20%
Nutrition: 50%
Energy: 60%
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
Again, you search for food but no matter how far you swim you cannot seem to find the moss that you survive off. In fact, vegetation of any kind is sparse over these gently sloping sandy plains. A glimmer of hope,appears when a spot of vegetation appears but as you get closer it turns out to be seaweed rooted the the substrate. You are not adapted to eating seaweed. However, out of desperation you try it anyway but one of your chisel-like teeth comes loose and a trail of blood leaks out of the wound in your gums. (1 + 1)
Status
Health: Healthy
Maturity: 40%
Nutrition: 30%
Energy: 35%
Temp: Ok
Species Details
Quatora 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
In pursuit of food, you head down a tunnel and detect the presence of another Makoura jousteri hovering over the corpse of a nutritious Kapnosta limus. Quickly, you launch yourself at the other predator and bury your venomous tusks into its side. The other animal reacts but can do little more than struggle as the wound and poison take effect. You tuck in on the corpse, and then eat the now dead member of your species. After that meal, you grow into an adult, now ready to reproduce. (6)
Status
Health: Numerous scratches on sides
Maturity: 60%
Nutrition: 87%
Energy: 55%
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
@immortaldragon
Aerochelus gulpin (VU)
MANAURAI SEA, SHALLOW SEA
Now that you are at the surface your next act in life is to find food. Sadly, this is not as successful. This area is just not rich in plankton, and so you go hungry. Unfortunately, as the species have no nutrition inside heir egg capsules, young animals need to find food quickly. This one is quickly starving to death. What’s worse is that it has picked up an illness, no doubt helped by its malnourished state, which seems to be attacking the blood cells. (1)
Status
Health: Malnourished, ill
Maturity: 0%
Nutrition: 10%
Energy: 80%
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
You leave the cave in search of food, heading off into the unknown, relying on your electrolocational abilities to find prey. Soon, you find something and head after it. It’s laying close to the floor and you suddenly rush down on it, swinging your tail. The barbarous spikes impale the captured Kapnosta limus and you eat it’s dead remains. This is not the only animal you are detecting. You have located a brine pool surrounded by life. You also manage to snag another Kapnosta limus, and are now an adult ready to reproduce. (6)
Status:
Health: Healthy
Maturity: 60%
Nutrition: 100%
Energy: 65%
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
As you returned to the continental slope to find some place to rest, you come across a perfect nook in the cliff face. A young juvenile of your species is already resting in there but you kill it with your jaws and enjoy a snack before an undisturbed rest. You are now an adult and ready to reproduce. (5 + 1)
Status
Health: Healthy
Maturity: 60%
Nutrition: 100%
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
Whilst crawling along the bottom of the ocean, you come across a microbial mat, which means plenty of food for you. You are able to eat your fill before other bottom feeders join you. (5 + 1)
Status
Health: Healthy
Maturity: 40%
Nutrition: 100%
Energy: 75%
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
As you wander on, a current suddenly picks you up and carries you straight to the base of a seamount, without expending much energy. Here you crawl about the water, filtering the bounty of passing microbes that the current offers to you. (6 + 1 - You got the lucky 7, which means you can give yourself or another player a + or - 1 next round.)
Status
Health: Healthy
Maturity: 20%
Nutrition: 70%
Energy: 70%
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
