Purpleblades

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Purpleblades
(Paraechinorhagia acinus)
Main image of Purpleblades
Species is extinct.
20/?, unknown cause
Information
CreatorJlind11 Other
Week/Generation19/126
HabitatHuggs Scrub, Huggs Chaparral, Yokto Chaparral, Huggs-Yokto Savanna, Huggs-Yokto Desert
Size40 cm Tall
Primary MobilitySessile
SupportUnknown
DietPhotosynthesis
RespirationPassive (Stomata, Lenticels)
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionSexual, Berries, Seeds
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Division
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Phoenoplastida
Phoenophyta (info)
Rhagioanthia
Phoenopoopsida
Gecobales
Paraechinorhagaceae
Paraechinorhagia
Paraechinorhagia acinus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The purpleblades split from its ancestor. In addition to doubling in size, it has developed a woody base better keep itself steady in the ground. Its method of reproduction has changed. When the leaves of two purpleblades touch, reproductive spores are passed between them. They then grow sweet pink berries at the base of their leaves. These berries grow into more purpleblades after being passed through the digestive track of an herbivore. To allow herbivores easier access to the berries, the leaves have lost most of their spikiness. It has not been able to out-compete its ancestor and its relative, the quillblades, because of their hardiness and sharp leaves; however, it has become the new dominant flora in the Eastern Glicker grasslands.

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)
  • Forest Quone (order Gecobales)
  • Riverweed Tuff (class Phoenopoopsida)