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The '''hullback''' split from its ancestor, the [[seashellsnapper]]. However with so much competition in [[Bumpy Polar Coast]], its ancestor was forced out and eventually went extinct there. Now in the open ocean, it had to drastically adapt or die. |
The '''hullback''' split from its ancestor, the [[seashellsnapper]]. However, with so much competition in [[Bumpy Polar Coast]], its ancestor was forced out and eventually went extinct there. Now in the open ocean, it had to drastically adapt or die. |
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One major adaption is that it now floats on its back. Both males and females have these new hull-like backs that are hollow and keep them afloat on the water surface. One of their spikes now acts as a keel for their shell and a 2nd spikes acts as the front bow. Males and females are now the same size and have no sexual dimorphism. |
One major adaption is that it now floats on its back. Both males and females have these new hull-like backs that are hollow and keep them afloat on the water surface. One of their spikes now acts as a keel for their shell and a 2nd spikes acts as the front bow. Males and females are now the same size and have no sexual dimorphism. |
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Their back feet are now webbed, however they are not used for swimming but are used as "foot-sails". They can open and close them or adjust them for the winds. Normally they sit with their feet closed and drift with the current. However if there is a wind they can use it to move faster across the sea. The webbing is bioluminescent which means they can be used to communicate or try to attract a mate. |
Their back feet are now webbed, however they are not used for swimming but are used as "foot-sails". They can open and close them or adjust them for the winds. Normally they sit with their feet closed and drift with the current. However, if there is a wind they can use it to move faster across the sea. The webbing is bioluminescent which means they can be used to communicate or try to attract a mate. |
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Their 3 pairs of eyes each face a different direction. One faces in the direction they normally travel which is backwards. The next pair face upwards and look out for aerial predators. If a predators tries to attack they can flip over and block them with their hard shell. And the last pair of eyes are their main eyes for feeding. |
Their 3 pairs of eyes each face a different direction. One faces in the direction they normally travel which is backwards. The next pair face upwards and look out for aerial predators. If a predators tries to attack they can flip over and block them with their hard shell. And the last pair of eyes are their main eyes for feeding. |