Kuyasha

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Kuyasha
(Kuyasaphyta spp.)
Main image of Kuyasha
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorMnidjm Other
Week/Generation26/162
HabitatGlobal (Sagan 4)
Size0.5 mm wide cells
Primary MobilitySessile, Aeroplanktonic
SupportUnknown
DietPhotosynthesis
RespirationPassive Diffusion
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionMitosis
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Nimbubiota
Ultravisphyta
Ultravisphyceae
Ultravisales
Kuyasaphyta
Kuyasaphyta spp.
Ancestor:Descendants:

The Kuyasha genus split from the nimbuses, as they specialized specifically to a clustered, marine and freshwater lifestyle. All species just above the surface of the water, and gains water and nutrients from ocean spray and morning fog, thus they are more abundant near the surf zone. While clouds can grow to a few meters or so across with millions of individuals they are still microscopic in size and they each hook together to help the cloud avoid dispersal. They are varied in size and shape of their feather-like pseudopods, though all share the same function of hooking together and carrying them in the wind. They are constantly swept into the water by spray, and when they do they simply unhook and float on the surface. Evaporation or spray will eventually take them airborne again, and once they are there chemoreceptors direct them to find others and merge back together. There are about 60 species recorded, all hovering around areas of high moisture.

Notable representative species:

  • Maineiac Seambus - Native to the coastal waters around Maineiac
  • Jujubee Nimbus Fog - Marine species found primarily in the open water
  • LadyM Seambus - Marine species found primarily in the open water
  • Darwin Freshwater Nimbus Fog - Living in the River waterways of Dixon