Gelbion

While most of the drooping orbion's spores were blown to the more habitable regions of Maineiac Island, a select few by some chance landed in Maineiac Polar Scrub. While the great majority of these soon died, some of them had mutations that allowed them to flourish and populate the inhospitable biome. The first of these mutations was a dramatic reduction in size thanks to a lack of the competitors and incentives that its ancestor had to grow. Indeed, a large size made the flora very vulnerable to the harsh weather of the biome, and a small size helped reduce the risk of damage from wind and ice particles. As well as this, the Gelbion also has a layer of small hairs on it that provide insulation against the cold temperatures.The darker colour of the Gelbion allows it to photosynthesize easier by absorbing more heat and sunlight, and by growing in close proximity to each other, Gelbions can provide an extra barrier against ice and wind. Via these adaptations and a tendency for reproducing very quickly, the Gelbions have flourished, spreading across Maineiac Polar scrub and populating the barren region.