Red Smoolk

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Red Smoolk
(Erythrotoxica ruber)
Main image of Red Smoolk
Species is extinct.
25/155, death of mason
Information
CreatorShachonianX Other
Week/Generation24/153
HabitatMason Reef, Mason Barren Wasteland
Size1 cm
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietLithovore (Iron, Iron Oxide), Detritivore, Photosynthesis
RespirationPassive Diffusion
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionAesexual, Resilient Airborne Spores, Fragmentation
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Croceophyta
Maciophyta
Xanthomonada
Myxoova
Macrotoxales
Erythrotoxicaceae
Erythrotoxica
Erythrotoxica ruber
Ancestor:Descendants:

Splitting from its ancestor, the red smoolk now feeds off the iron in the ground. They can sometimes be found in colonies, which depends on where the spores land. Red Smoolks thrive in the Mason Barren Wasteland, since there are no lifeforms there that could eat them. In the case that something should eat them, they are partially poisonous. In the Mason Reef, however, there are more creatures that could eat them. This is where the toxicity comes in handy.

With Mason slowly losing its atmosphere, some smoolks became lithovores. By doing this, they are able to create oxygen using iron oxide in the ground, creating a chemical reaction. This chemical reaction creates carbon dioxide, and using photosynthesis then creates oxygen for the atmosphere, helping Mason's atmosphere stay. Also, by feeding on iron oxide, they convert it into iron, creating their own food source.

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)