Photograndiscus

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Photograndiscus
(Photolutans grandiscus)
Main image of Photograndiscus
Species is extinct.
20/?, unknown cause
Information
CreatorAnguaNatalia Other
Week/Generation20/130
HabitatLadyM Ocean (Sunlight Zone)
SizeMicroscopic
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietPhotosynthesis
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationUnknown
ReproductionMitosis
Taxonomy
Domain
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Photolutans
Photolutans grandiscus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The photograndiscus replaced its ancestor because it is more efficient at photosynthesis. Its light-collecting disks have grown larger and turned upwards to catch more light. The entire cell has also grown slightly. Because it doesn't need to move much, its flagella have lost most of their strength and are now used solely for keeping its right side facing up. Because of its increased efficiency, it can now also live in the darker Twilight Zone, though it thrives best near the water surface.