Swampgrove Flowerworm

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Swampgrove Flowerworm
(Hydrorhizoglossus mangrovus)
Main image of Swampgrove Flowerworm
Species is extinct.
19/125, ice comet impact event
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation18/119
HabitatIrinya River, Irinya Swamp
Size4 m Tall
Primary MobilitySessile
SupportExoskeleton (Chitin)
DietPhotosynthesis
RespirationPassive (Tracheae)
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionSexual, Nectar-like Gametes, Eggs, Hermaphrodite
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Binucleozoa
Symbiovermes (info)
Thoracocephalia
Optidorsalia
Polyptera (info)
Dendrovermes
Semenoptidae
Hydrorhizoglossus
Hydrorhizoglossus mangrovus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The swampgrove flowerworm replaced its ancestor, the pink swamp flowerworm. Many of them suffocated under the mud and oxygen depleted muck. Those with taller roots survived and became swampgrove flowerworm. Along with having a taller stronger tongue-root its trunk and wing-leaves got lighter. It also grew more leaves on each branch to absorb even more sunlight.

Like its ancestors its eggs grow around the base of the roots. Once they hatch they drop into the water or mud and drift until they reach a new location to root in. Like their ancestor, their attractive flower has a bright pink color and an attractive smell. The sweeter nectar, attracts nectarivores such as the xenobee.

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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    Communal Janit (subclass Polyptera)