Phantasmagoria Crystal

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Phantasmagoria Crystal
(Spectricalx phantasmablanc)
Main image of Phantasmagoria Crystal
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorOpDDay2001 Other
Week/Generation18/118
HabitatSublyme Limestone Caves
Size50 cm Tall
Primary MobilitySessile
SupportCell Wall (Chitin), Chitinous Crystal Shell
DietConsumer (Lithomecium, Hydroutine, Tealspot Cryoutine), Lithovore (Calcite)
RespirationPassive (Lenticels)
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionAsexual, Produces self-fertilizing spores
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Division
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Binucleozoa
Crystallozoa (info)
Navicrystalita
Adamantopsida
Sucinicrystallites
Sucinites
Phasmatolititeae
Spectricalx
Spectricalx phantasmablanc
Ancestor:Descendants:

The phantasmagoria crystal split from its ancestor and lives in the Sublyme limestone caves. Phantasmagoria crystals are semi-translucent, although they are mostly a more solid off-white. Their distinct coloration formed by absorbing impurity-ridden calcite from the limestone walls of the cave and using it within their crystals. Having generally less space to grow than its ancestors, the phantasmagoria crystal is smaller and more compact. So in order to continue to get the most out of their food supply they started to produce a chemical to pre-digests their prey before they even absorbs them. That chemical reacts strangely to the microscopic creatures, causing them to glow eerily.