Flashkelps

Flashkelps
(Refulgiphycus spp.)
Information
Creator	Hydromancerx Other
Week/Generation	23/148
Habitat	Global (Sagan 4)
Size	1 cm to 10 cm Tall
Primary Mobility	Sessile
Support	Unknown
Diet	Photosynthesis
Respiration	Passive Diffusion
Thermoregulation	Ectotherm
Reproduction	Asexual, Budding
Taxonomy
Domain Superkingdom Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species	Eukaryota Paraphysiophyta Refulgibiota Photosaganiphyta Refulgiphyceae Refulgiphycales Refulgiphycaceae Refulgiphycus Refulgiphycus spp.

Ancestor:	Descendants:
Flashkelp	Shelterkelp Sila Amphibious Flashkelp

The flashkelps genus group has replaced its ancestor, the flashkelp. They have no vascular system and are very small. They are not very thick so their cells can still preform cellular respiration. They are the base of many marine ecosystems and live where ever there is sunlight and flowing water, be it the ocean, rivers or lakes. Like its ancestors it absorbs red light with its green chloroplasts and reproduces via binary fission.

Like their ancestors they can produce a flash of light when harmed. This sets off a chain reaction within a cluster thus scaring away any predators with eyes. They have a strong cell walls which help them keep their leaf-like shape.

They grow in large numbers where nutrients are abundant such as in rivers, lakes and wetlands. They can cover the entire seabed with tiny flashing fields when left unchecked. They are completely immobile and are anchored to the seafloor. The reproduce by asexual budding.

Integrated Species

• Flashkelp