Salmound

The salmound split from their genus group. They live on the sea floor, acting as the main decomposers of the deep oceans. They start life as single cells, floating in the current until they come across a nutrient source, such as a carcass or plant matter, and begin rapidly dividing. Their irregular geometric shape translates into intricate patterns on their surface, and the salt sequestered in their cell surfaces causes a sheen. These traits together make the salmounds appear like sapphires on the sea floor.