Repeating Treebion

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Repeating Treebion
(Repetilignum repititum)
Main image of Repeating Treebion
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorDisgustedorite Other
Week/Generation26/163
HabitatMaineiac Boreal, Maineiac Temperate Woodland, Maineiac Chaparral, Maineiac Rocky, Maineiac Temperate Riparian, Maineiac Volcanic
Size60 meters tall
Primary MobilitySessile
SupportUnknown
DietPhotosynthesis
RespirationPassive (Stomata, Lenticels)
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionAsexual (Hardy Spores)
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Division
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Phoenoplastida
Phoenophyta (info)
Spherophyta (info)
Glycismopsida
Dendropropagnales
Gigapropagnaceae
Repetilignum
Repetilignum repititum
Ancestor:Descendants:

The Repeating Treebion split from its ancestor and got much larger, becoming a true tree. As its name suggests, it repeats itself as it grows, increasing its height and surface area for photosynthesis considerably. It has several hook-branches in a ring radiating around its trunk every few meters. The bristle leaves have taken on a branching shape to increase their surface area for photosynthesis as well. It also has a woody trunk, supporting its height.

Unlike other new trees appearing around this same time, the Repeating Treebion is not suited to supporting arboreal creatures. Its spores are very hardy, helping to ensure its reproductive success. It can take decades to reach its full height, but it can live for hundreds of years.