Hornhog

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Hornhog
(Deinoceratohyus xyloivory)
Main image of Hornhog
Species is extinct.
15/101, gamma-ray burst
Information
CreatorTheBigDeepCheatsy Other
Week/Generation13/87
HabitatHydro Savanna
Size2.5 m Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietOmnivore (Yellow Firegrass, Violetgrass, Colorful Berry Plant, Orbiflor, Speckled Berry Plant, Spiked Plarge, Butcher Worms, Barbarian Sauceback kills)
RespirationActive (Lungs)
ThermoregulationMesotherm
ReproductionSexual, live birth, two sexes
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Mancerxa
Chloropodia
Barbellophyta
Mystacotheria
Ursielephantiformes
Paraporcidae
Deinoceratohyus
Deinoceratohyus xyloivory
Ancestor:Descendants:

The hornhog split off from the planthog. Unlike its ancestor, the hornhog's body is much more heavily built than its ancestor, they have become slightly more aggressive, and it's third hoof-claw has become a spur which is used to kick and stab predators behind it. The front part of its snout has also developed two small dimples, which act as shock absorbers. This helps them quickly recover from ramming at other hornhogs. The reason why it is called the hornhog is because of an obvious evolution, which are its two wooden horns on its head.

Another big change it went through is that is became more vegetarian, though it still eats butcher worms on the occasion. Since it also eats yellow firegrass, its body has become somewhat heat resistant. It also eats barbarian sauceback kills. It watches and waits for the barbarian sauceback to kill and eat its prey, then the hornhog eats whatever is left of the carcass.

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)
  • Briarback (subclass Mystacotheria)
  • Bashercoat (class Barbellophyta)