Crarus
| Crarus | ||
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| (Crarus pseudocavitas) | ||
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| 20/?, unknown cause | ||
| Information | ||
| Creator | OpDDay2001 Other | |
| Week/Generation | 17/117 | |
| Habitat | Flisch Lakes | |
| Size | Microscopic | |
| Primary Mobility | Unknown | |
| Support | Unknown | |
| Diet | Detritivore, Photosynthesis | |
| Respiration | Passive Diffusion | |
| Thermoregulation | Ectotherm | |
| Reproduction | Mitosis | |
| Taxonomy | ||
| Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species | Eukaryota Croceophyta Eucroceophyta Croceopsida Croceales Craraceae Crarus Crarus pseudocavitas | |
| Ancestor: | Descendants: |
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The crarus replaced it's ancestor due to it's already dwindling population after the evolution of the cruxir. A genetic abnormality in some cruris caused deformity during growth, causing asymmetry and a thicker cell wall to form. Along with that, the population was healthy and thrived, their odd shape actually confused some predators for a time. The crarus are what eventually evolved from this odd mutation. They are nocturnal feeders, meaning they descend to feed on waste and dead matter at night, while during the day they ride the waves near the surface taking in sunlight for energy. Since predators had gotten used to the odd shape of the deformed cruris, the crarus formed a 'fake' defense in it's tooth-looking protrusions. Two of the cruris's flagellum became the tooth like protrusions, which are mostly for show. These 'fake-tusks' attempt to scare small predators away while it rests vulnerably at the surface. Another advantageous trait is the development of a pseudo-mouth, which is really just a thinning of the cell wall in order to absorb food easily. The red organelle next to the nucleus serves as a toxin purifier, making sure that it gets the most out of it's food.
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