Filtering Gildron

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Filtering Gildron
(Gildon titanus)
Main image of Filtering Gildron
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorNergali Other
Week/Generation22/142
HabitatMason Polar Sea
SizeMicroscopic
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietPhotosynthesis, Detritivore
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationUnknown
ReproductionAsexual, Spores
Taxonomy
Domain
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Gildon
Gildon titanus
Ancestor:Descendants:

Splitting from its ancestor, the filtering gildron has evolved a unique body plan. Moving about with the aid of cilia, it possess' a very primitive complete digestive tract consisting of little more than a opening in its body filled with specialized cilia dedicated for sifting detritus for the organism to use as a source of nitrogen. Swimming blindly about, it lives a simple, short life, occasionally releasing spores through it rear opening.