Ivy Thermoworm

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Ivy Thermoworm
(Viniblatta ivymimus)
Main image of Ivy Thermoworm
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation25/156
HabitatYokto Temperate Riparian, Slarti Polar Riparian, Yokto Salt Marsh, Slarti Salt Bog, Mae Volcanic
Size80 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportExoskeleton (Chitin)
DietDetritivore, Scavenger, Photosynthesis
RespirationSemi-Active (Unidirectional Tracheae)
ThermoregulationEctotherm (Basking)
ReproductionHermaphrodite (Eggs)
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Binucleozoa
Symbiovermes (info)
Thoracocephalia
Optidorsalia
Polyptera (info)
Poaptera
Herbipterovermidae
Viniblatta
Viniblatta ivymimus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The ivy thermoworm split from its ancestor, the leafy thermoworm. Its "wing-leaves" now grow into long ivy-like vines. Using its sticky mucus feet to climb larger flora it hangs its "wing-leaves" off the side to absorb sunlight. During the day it will sleep up high in the canopy absorbing sunlight. And during the night it will come down to the ground and eat dead and decaying matter. They lay their eggs in the ground near rotting carrion. Once the eggs hatch the larva will eat the carcass until they mature. Once mature they will leave the carcass to feed on other carrion and find a mate.