Hornsniffer

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Hornsniffer
(Gnathokhleina nasokera)
Main image of Hornsniffer
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation21/138
HabitatArtir Polar Beach, Ramul Temperate Beach, Clarke Temperate Beach, East Wind Polar Beach
Size30 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietDetritivore, Coprophagic
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionSexual, Eggs in Sand
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Binucleozoa
Symbiovermes (info)
Conchovermizoa (info)
Euconchovermes
Coprolitomimiformes
Gnathokhleinidae
Gnathokhleina
Gnathokhleina nasokera
Ancestor:Descendants:

The hornsniffer split from it ancestor the leafhorn. It have moved to the western beaches of Darwin and Drake. There it had an abundance of decomposing matter and fauna dropping to eat. Its coloration now mimic the golden sands of Darwin and the green color of the chunky plyent. Their jaw has evolved into a new shape to help it scoop up more food. It has 2 mandibles on the side and then a top main jaw. Inside are many tiny hairs which help sweep the food into its mouth.

Its smelling "horns" have also evolved. No only to they have their many tiny hairs to help it sense the world around it but it has developed 3 main breathing holes. These holes not only allow it to breath more efficiently but help suck in scents. They move slow so any predators will not notice them. They lay their eggs in the sand and have developed a tolerance for the larger amount of salt in the sand. Like their ancestors they dig small holes in which they will hide or sleep in. During the winter they will hibernate in these holes until its warm enough to come out.