Thrive Rules of Nature Competition

Round 1 - 10 Million Years
Thivittifera’s overwhelming success has allowed it to radiate into a variety of new forms. It seems an explosion of biodiversity is underway.

Species
@doomlightning - Fulgurmortis coronafera - LC

  • Tiny Detrivore
  • Habitat: Coasts

Mutations: Corona, Epidermis

Fulgurmortis is easily distinguished by its mouth. Like the mouth of a rotifer, it is covered in moving “hairs” that stir up the water in front of it, drawing in food. Fulgurmortis also has a dedicated layer of skin, though it can still respire through it.

Stats:

  • 1*3 = 3 Stealth
  • 1 Speed
  • 1 Strength

Preys On: Chlorogyra filamentosa
Predated By: N/A

Mutation History
  • Rotifer-like Corona
  • Epidermis

@fralegend015 - Legendicus vigorosus - LC

  • Tiny Herbivore
  • Habitat: Coasts

Mutations: Speed, Grinding Teeth

Legendicus has developed stronger lateral muscles. These allow it to crawl more quickly and even undulate above the seafloor for short distances. It uses its flat, calcareous teeth to grind any mats of Chlorogyra it comes across. When it has completely grazed a patch, it races off to find another one.

Stats:

  • 1*3 = 3 Stealth
  • 2 Speed
  • 1 Strength

Preys On: Chlorogyra filamentosa
Predated By: N/A

Mutation History
  • Lateral Muscles (+1 Speed)
  • Grinding Teeth

@aah31415 - Sequentioscriptus vasculus - LC

  • Tiny Herbivore
  • Habitat: Coasts

Mutations: Grinding Teeth, Bloodstream

Like Legendicus, Sequentioscriptus possesses calcified teeth that enable it to grind up Chlorogyra colonies with its mouth. It has also evolved a rudimentary vascular system to better distribute nutrients throughout its body.

Stats:

  • 1*3 = 3 Stealth
  • 1 Speed
  • 1 Strength

Preys On: Chlorogyra filamentosa
Predated By: N/A

Mutation History
  • Grinding Teeth
  • Bloodstream

@Nonametoseehere - Aclaronomenus ascendilus - LC

  • Tiny Detrivore
  • Habitat: Coasts

Mutations: Swim Bladder, Tail

Aclaronomenus is the principal sight in open waters. Its internal swim bladder provides it buoyancy, while its finned tail allows it to propel itself regardless of where the currents flow. Its swimming lifestyle allows it to capitalize on free-floating microorganisms, away from the bustling seafloor.

Stats:

  • 1*3 = 3 Stealth
  • 2 Speed
  • 1 Strength

Preys On: Chlorogyra filamentosa
Predated By: N/A

Mutation History
  • Swim Bladder
  • Tail (+1 Speed)

@TeaKing - Chemorecepta serpentis - LC

  • Tiny Detrivore
  • Habitat: Coasts

Mutations: Elongation, Chemoreception

Chemorecepta’s long, thin body makes it unmistakable among its peers. Its head ends with a chemoreceptive nerve cluster that serves it just as well as the auricles of a flatworm. Chemorecepta gracefully twists and curls on sand and among rocks, tracking down the signature of edible matter.

Stats:

  • 1*3 = 3 Stealth
  • 2 Speed
  • 1 Strength

Preys On: Chlorogyra filamentosa
Predated By: N/A

Mutation History
  • Elongation (+1 Speed)
  • Chemoreception

NPC - Chlorogyra filamentosa - LC

  • Tiny Producer
  • Habitat: Coasts, Rivers

Chlorogyra grows in fresh and salt water with plenty of sunlight. Its box-shaped cells line up in long filaments, their chloroplasts forming distinctive spirals. While colonies can survive anywhere in the water column, they form clusters at the surface and floor when undisturbed. In still waters, Chlorogyra can form a green carpet over rock and silt alike.

Habitats
Coasts: Warm, saline waters surrounding the supercontinent. The floor lies as deep as 150 meters beneath the surface.

  • Flora: Chlorogyra
  • Fauna: Fulgurmortis, Legendicus, Sequentioscriptus, Aclaronomenus, Chemorecepta

Rivers: A network of waterways found all over the supercontinent, but especially the West and South.

  • Flora: Chlorogyra

Badlands: A muddy, rainswept land spanning much of the supercontinent.

Great Mountains: A jagged wall of mountains at the heart of the supercontinent.

Eastern Desert: A vast rain shadow desert on the eastern half of the supercontinent.