Microplaque

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Microplaque
(Protosagania coccus)
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18/124, Replaced by descendants
Creator Hydromancerx Other
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Endoturbaria
Protosagania
Protosagania coccus
Week/Generation 15/101
Habitat Inside or On Other Species
Size Microscopic
Support Unknown
Diet Detritivore (Pre-Chewed Food)
Respiration Unknown
Thermoregulation Unknown
Reproduction Binary Fission


Microplaque is a species of microscopic bacteria that eats the left over food matter in creatures' mouths. They are just single cells but can grow into large colonies covering the surface of the teeth and gums in a clear "biofilm". This can lead to gum disease and tooth decay in its host.

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)
  • Magneferrubiota Guttoplaque (genus Protosagania)