Flickers

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Flickers
(Flickus spp.)
Main image of Flickers
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation24/154
HabitatGlobal (Sagan 4)
Size10 µm to 20 µm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietChemosynthesis (Sulfur, Calcium)
RespirationPassive Diffusion
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionMitosis
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Micaricauda
Micaricaudota
Irisiria
Irisiriales
Irisiriaceae
Flickus
Flickus spp.
Ancestor:Descendants:

The flickers genus replaced its ancestor, the flicker. The genus group live around sulfur rich locations such as geothermal vents and hot springs. Its flagellum has tiny hairs on it in which it uses to absorb sulfur and other nutrients. It flicks it back and forth, which gives it its name. Its base has developed thick cell walls which are mostly made of calcium. This helps it live close to the extremely hot sulfur rich vents. Its reproduction has advanced to mitosis. Note that some species even have two flagella.