Urphish

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Urphish
(Ichthyouksip primus)
Main image of Urphish
Species is extinct.
14/93, replaced by descendant
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation13/84
HabitatClayren Coast, Ittiz Coast, Ovi Coast
Size15 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietCarnivore (Krillpede, Green Swarmer)
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionSexual, two sexes. Waterborne mucus-lined sac of eggs.
Taxonomy
Domain
Superkingdom
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Viridisagania
Mancerxa
Siphonozoa
Konydonta (info)
Echinopoda
Ichthyosepiomorpha
Ichthyosepii
Ichthyouksipidae
Ichthyouksip
Ichthyouksip primus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The urphish as replaced its ancestor, the swimming urchip. It has continued in its streamline shape. So much so its back fin has re-evolved. The shell has gotten smaller and form a primitive dorsal fin. Two of the tentacles have developed a membrane between them and work like pectoral fins. The other two latch on to their prey. They use their sharp hollow beak to pierce their prey and them will suck out the inside after they inject acidic saliva. Due to these adaptations has caused it to spread all along the western coasts of Wright.

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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    Marine Urpoi (family Ichthyouksipidae)
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    Longclaw Urpoi (order Ichthyosepii)
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    Slug Urhook (subclass Ichthyosepiomorpha)
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    Festive Uktank (class Echinopoda)