Bono Glowogg
| Bono Glowogg | ||
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| (Tronasaurus bono) | ||
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| Information | ||
| Creator | Mnidjm Other | |
| Week/Generation | 27/167 | |
| Habitat | Yokto Subpolar Stream, Yokto Subpolar Riparian, Bono Flood Caves (Photic), Bono Flood Caves (Nonphotic) | |
| Size | 75 cm Long | |
| Primary Mobility | Unknown | |
| Support | Endoskeleton (Bone) | |
| Diet | Herbivore (Flashkelps) | |
| Respiration | Active (Lungs) | |
| Thermoregulation | Ectothermic | |
| Reproduction | Sexual, Two Sexes, Metamorphosis (Frost-resistant Frog-like Eggs, Tadpole, Adult) | |
| Taxonomy | ||
| Domain Kingdom Phylum Superclass Clade Class Order Family Genus Species | Eukaryota Carpozoa Spondylozoa Anisoscelida Tetrapodes Saurochelones (info) Refulgisauria Tronasauridae Tronasaurus Tronasaurus bono | |
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The Bono glowogg replaced their ancestor in their overlapping habitats. As a result of the seasonal drying of the Yokto waterways, the bono glowloggs have begone adapting around the shifting cycles. They now spend most of their time in and around the caves, digging their burrows in the silt around and within the caves. The Bono glowogg has undergone several evolutionary changes in response to the cave environment. Their body color has darkened to better camouflage against the rocky cave interiors and shadows and for heat absorption when basking. Their eyes, already enlarged in their glowogg ancestors, have developed further sensitivity to detect even the faintest light, enabling them to navigate and hunt in the low light conditions of the photic zone of the caves. Some individuals will even venture into the nonphotic regions of the caves, relying on their heightened visual, tactile, and olfactory senses to navigate their surroundings. The Bono glowogg retains the hollow and semi-transparent shell of its predecessor, but it has thickened slightly for added protection against potential cave-dwelling predators. In terms of support, the Bono glowogg's legs have developed stronger and more muscular feet, enabling them to move with agility on both the wet cave floors and the silt-laden riverbanks. The toes have tiny bristles that help grip onto slippery surfaces, making them adept climbers of cave walls.
Their ectothermic nature requires them to stay active to maintain their body temperature, constantly moving around the caves and river seeking warmth. To deal with colder seasons, the Bono glowogg has developed a behavior similar to brumation. As temperatures drop, Bono glowoggs gradually become less active. As the winter dry season begins they will seek out deeper, more insulated areas within the caves, often burrowing into the soft silt or mud. This behavior not only provides them with a modicum of protection against the cold but also conserves their energy by reducing metabolic demands. During this brumation phase, they will drastically reduce their food intake, relying on the energy reserves, including the flashkelp stored in their shells. Their heart rate and breathing slow down, and they might stay in this dormant state for weeks or even months, depending on the length and severity of the cold season. When the temperatures start to rise and flood waters return to the caves, the Bono glowogg gradually becomes active again. They emerge from their burrows, ready to feed, mate, and carry on with their life cycle.
The mating ritual, still mostly silent due to their deafness, has become more complex. Beyond flashing, certain movements, like circular swimming patterns or touching of the bioluminescent markings, have become integrated into the ritual. They breed when the river levels are dropping, laying their eggs into pools of water left behind. Like its ancestor it starts out as a frog-like egg in the water and then hatches into tiny tadpole-like creatures. The eggs will stay under any ice that forms, which have evolved an increased yolk and glucose content for frost protection, and will hatch shortly after the spring thaw. The ice provides safety of the younger generation from potential predators and ensures that the young are hatching in the most resource abundant times of year. There it feeds on small flashkelps until it matures into its adult form.