Chunky Zoister

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Chunky Zoister
(Bathyzoidius megalosteous)
Main image of Chunky Zoister
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorSolpimr Other
Week/Generation22/143
HabitatJujubee Polar Sea, Otter Vents
Size12 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietFilter-Feeder (Flicker, Percolator, Sulfidamoeba, Otter Ferramoeba, Otter Carboneater, Matting Ferroamoeba, Silicamoeba, Jujubee Carboneater)
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionAsexual, Spores
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Suborder
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Phoenoplastida
Pansegmentocaudazoa
Segmentocaudazoa
Anipeda
Nariremuliformes
Eunariremuliformes
Zoidbergidae
Bathyzoidius
Bathyzoidius megalosteous
Ancestor:Descendants:

The chunky zoister split from its ancestor and spread to Otter Vents. As they are now completely benthic they have lost their tail fins. In order to maintain balance they now have two large tail spikes formed from the final segment of there tail. The tail spikes also serve in reproduction as the majority of spores are produced along the dorsal surface of the tail spikes where they are more easily spread by the current. In order to feed the chunky zoister scoops large amounts of sand into its mouth and swallows. The sand passes through harmlessly and any microorganisms in it are digested.