Shadeleaf Slingnormous

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Shadeleaf Slingnormous
(Arthrocampana opacolium)
Main image of Shadeleaf Slingnormous
Species is extinct.
21/135, Habitat Loss
Information
CreatorJlind11 Other
Week/Generation20/133
HabitatAbello Desert Island, Abello Temperate Beach
Size20 m Tall
Primary MobilitySessile
SupportUnknown
DietPhotosynthesis, Lithovore
RespirationPassive (Stomata)
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionSexual (Gliding Berries and Puffy Spores, Seeds), Asexual
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Division
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Phoenoplastida
Phoenophyta (info)
Rhagioanthia
Acininumeropsida
Comalasales
Arthrocampanaceae
Arthrocampana
Arthrocampana opacolium
Ancestor:Descendants:

The shadeleaf slingnormous replaced its ancestor, the slingnormous because of its structure. The slignormous was structurally unstable since it had a long, thin stalk and long leaves which usually succumbed to wind resistance. Thus the shadeleaf slingnormous underwent some changes to improve its stability. First, its trunk is wider at the base; and second its leaves grow out from the trunk at a 90 degree angle to reduce wind resistance. The leaves are supported by a strong, hard central "stem" which keeps the leaf from drooping; the leaves themselves shade the ground below and allow water to collect in the soil, helping fauna and flora alike to survive. The sling of its ancestor was also throwing it off balance since it was very large and high up, so it shrunk in its descendant.

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)
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    Mainland Chime Slingberry (genus Arthrocampana)
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    Hex Lettuce (family Arthrocampanaceae)
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    Dune Goth Tree (order Comalasales)
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    Sandy Orbibom (class Acininumeropsida)