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The '''humpback xatapur''' replaced it's ancestor, the smaller [[xatakpa]], in the deserts of Barlowe, where the 'hump' served to improve water and energy storage. The humpback's armour was an adaptation for defense and as a source of vital water. The dew collecting on the ridges is licked up in the morning by the herd, which tended to be smaller than it's ancestors. The leathery flesh around vital areas protect the eyes and nostrils from sand storms. Due to the high adaptation shown by the humpbacks, they were relegated to the deserts and high deserts of the region, and no longer ventured into colder areas or near the ocean. However, stronger teeth and longer survival allows them to live in the high regions where their predecessors couldn't survive. Increased size meant that humpbacks consumed significantly larger amounts of flora matter, and thus the population of humpbacks was no where as high as the xatakpa populations they evolved from.
The '''humpback xatapur''' replaced it's ancestor, the smaller [[xatakpa]], in the deserts of Barlowe, where the 'hump' served to improve water and energy storage. The humpback's armour was an adaptation for defense and as a source of vital water. The dew collecting on the ridges is licked up in the morning by the herd, which tended to be smaller than it's ancestors. The leathery flesh around vital areas protect the eyes and nostrils from sand storms. Due to the high adaptation shown by the humpbacks, they were relegated to the deserts and high deserts of the region, and no longer ventured into colder areas or near the ocean. However, stronger teeth and longer survival allows them to live in the high regions where their predecessors couldn't survive. Increased size meant that humpbacks consumed significantly larger amounts of flora matter, and thus the population of humpbacks was no where as high as the xatakpa populations they evolved from.

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Revision as of 05:57, 13 April 2023

Humpback Xatapur
(Mamoetioata kyphosus)
Main image of Humpback Xatapur
Species is extinct.
25/?, unknown cause
Information
CreatorJaven Other
Week/Generation23/147
HabitatBarlowe Desert
Size50 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietHerbivore (Pioneer Glassbud, Mainland Chime Slingberry)
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationUnknown
ReproductionSexual, Two Sexes, Hard-Shelled Eggs
Taxonomy
Domain
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Mamoetioata
Mamoetioata kyphosus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The humpback xatapur replaced it's ancestor, the smaller xatakpa, in the deserts of Barlowe, where the 'hump' served to improve water and energy storage. The humpback's armour was an adaptation for defense and as a source of vital water. The dew collecting on the ridges is licked up in the morning by the herd, which tended to be smaller than it's ancestors. The leathery flesh around vital areas protect the eyes and nostrils from sand storms. Due to the high adaptation shown by the humpbacks, they were relegated to the deserts and high deserts of the region, and no longer ventured into colder areas or near the ocean. However, stronger teeth and longer survival allows them to live in the high regions where their predecessors couldn't survive. Increased size meant that humpbacks consumed significantly larger amounts of flora matter, and thus the population of humpbacks was no where as high as the xatakpa populations they evolved from.

Living Relatives (click to show/hide)

These are randomly selected, and organized from lowest to highest shared taxon. (This may correspond to similarity more than actual relation)
  • Xatakpa (genus Mamoetioata)
  • Xatakbrak (family Mamoetioataidae)
  • Xatagolin (suborder Aurocula)
  • Grubnub (order Lophocula)
  • Paddletail (subclass Eucaudapodia)
  • Mystery Capiri (class Caudapodia)