Larands

Larands
(Larandum spp.)
Information
Creator	Scifiguy Other
Week/Generation	23/149
Habitat	Global (Sagan 4)
Size	1 to 5 mm
Primary Mobility	Sessile
Support	Unknown
Diet	Photosynthesis
Respiration	Passive Diffusion
Thermoregulation	Ectotherm
Reproduction	Asexual Spores
Taxonomy
Domain Superkingdom Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species	Eukaryota Paraphysiophyta Chloroasterobiota Tetrabrachiophyta Crescobrya Larandales Larandaceae Larandum Larandum spp.

Ancestor:	Descendants:
Cliff Larand	Larachoy Larandbora Megalarand Pert

The larand genus group has replaced its ancestor, the cliff larand, and their relativess. They are easily identifiable by their predominant spore production stalks. Larands have spread across the globe since the Bloodian period, becoming the base for many ecosystems. Most have become year-round organisms, living for many years and producing spores multiple times during their lifetimes. L. harena, for instance, has managed to thrive in desert ecosystems, becoming taller and rooted to rocky desert outcrops. Its close cousin, l. caerdens, has also become successful in desert and tundra biomes, by growing in sand dunes and snow drifts, burying itself to protect its base.

Integrated Species

• Cliff Larand