Pioneer Retigroenx

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Pioneer Retigroenx
(Myxosalpinx pioneerus)
Artwork of Pioneer Retigroenx
Species is extinct.
23/149, Integrated into Yanisflora
Creator Hydromancerx Other
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Suborder
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Phoenoplastida
Phoenophyta
Vandruoria
Xanthopteropsida
Pillunanales
Pleagrostomineae
Myxosalpingaceae
Myxosalpinx
Myxosalpinx pioneerus
Week/Generation 23/145
Habitat Jaydoh Temperate Beach, Jaydoh Polar Beach, Jaydoh Desert, Jaydoh Tundra
Size 4 cm Tall
Primary Mobility Sessile
Support Unknown
Diet Photosynthesis
Respiration Passive (Stomata)
Thermoregulation Ectotherm
Reproduction Asexual, Waterborne Cells, Regenerative Fragmentation


The pioneer retigroenx replaced its ancestor the retigroenx. Due to island dwarfism it has shrunk to only a fraction of its ancestor's size. It has developed strong roots which it uses to break apart even the most tough soil. Its major success lies in its roots which allow for the growth of the nitrogen fixing microbe called the nixus. It has developed a symbiotic relationship with the nixus by creating nodules for them to grow in and in return the nixus produces a nitrogen compound that helps pioneer retigroenx grow. When pioneer retigroenx dies the fixed nitrogen is released making it available to other island flora and this helps to fertilize the soil. In addition as pioneer retigroenx not only spreads nixus to new biomes but nitritus, nitratus and denitritus, thus completing the nitrogen cycle in barren biomes.

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)
  • Brieneux (family Myxosalpingaceae)
  • Goldilackaruck (suborder Pleagrostomineae)
  • Yanisflora (order Pillunanales)