Barb-Tongued Sapworm

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Barb-Tongued Sapworm
(Suctoradicimex razolingus)
Main image of Barb-Tongued Sapworm
Species is extinct.
24/151, Integrated into Sapworms
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation22/140
HabitatDrake Tundra
Size2 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportExoskeleton (Chitin)
DietSapivore (Tundra Plyent)
RespirationSemi-Active (Unidirectional Tracheae)
ThermoregulationHeterotherm (Basking, Heat from Muscle Activity)
ReproductionHermaphrodite, Sticky Eggs
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Subclass
Order
Superfamily
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Binucleozoa
Symbiovermes (info)
Thoracocephalia
Optidorsalia
Polyptera (info)
Lingualiptera
Suctoradioidea
Suctoradidae
Suctoradicimex
Suctoradicimex razolingus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The barb-tongued sapworm split from its ancestor, the plyent sapworm. It moved to Drake Tundra where it could feed on the sap of the tundra plyent much like its ancestor fed on the chunky plyent. They are social creatures who travel in swarms to plyent grove to plyent grove. They use their sharp barbed tongue to puncture the hard trunk of tundra plyents. Their favorite spot is around the spore hole since it has less insulation. They have 2 pairs of wings hidden within their protective "wing shell". The holes above their mouth allow them to smell out food. They have a row of yellow eyes on the top of their abdomens and a cloaca at the end for mating. They mate year round and lay many sticky eggs. These sticky eggs are laid on the trunks of tundra plyents so it can suck its sap when they hatch.

They also have developed a "shelled wing" which protects their 2 back wings when landing on plyents. Not only will this help keep their wings protected, but also protects them from small predators. The wings sit on either side of the body so its "back eyes" can still see even when its closed. They never need to drink because they get all their water from the sap they drink. In addition they need very little water to survive.

Living Relatives (click to show/hide)

These are randomly selected, and organized from lowest to highest shared taxon. (This may correspond to similarity more than actual relation)
  • Sapworms (genus Suctoradicimex)
  • Sweetworms (family Suctoradidae)
  • Inland Nectarworm (superfamily Suctoradioidea)
  • Squire Finworm (subclass Polyptera)