Sun-Catcher Stalk

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Sun-Catcher Stalk
(Argentiveliger vocerus)
Artwork of Sun-Catcher Stalk
Species is extinct.
19/128, replaced by descendant
Creator Russ1 Other
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Melanophyta
Melanoanthae
Aurantilabiopsida
Melanoheliales
Leucoloboxylaceae
Argentiveliger
Argentiveliger vocerus
Week/Generation 19/125
Habitat Dacmat Island
Size 3 m Tall
Primary Mobility Sessile
Support Unknown
Diet Photosynthesis
Respiration Unknown
Thermoregulation Ectotherm
Reproduction Asexual, Airborne Cylindrical Spores


The sun-catcher stalk has split from its ancestor in the Dacmat Island woodlands. It grew to over double its size to out compete its rival species for light. It works in the same way as its ancestor, opening one side of its chamber as the sun rises and opening the other when the sun goes down. The ‘leaves' have developed two distinct features. The first is a tough support cover. This large sheath is designed to support the second feature. A very wide, highly photosynthetic leaf designed to soak up as much sunlight as possible.

The reproduction has changed slightly. In stead of releasing spores from its inner chamber it stores them inside a brown compartment. When ready this compartment detaches and falls to the floor. On impact it will burst open allowing the spores to float in the wind. This method of reproduction means that the sun-catcher can quickly take over an area and block out most of the light. This way it can make the most of good locations.

As it grows, the base of its trunk develops a hard covering. Although this is not photosynthetic, it is designed to deter herbivores such as the borent (Ungurodent suidaemimus).

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)
  • Ramulbane (order Melanoheliales)
  • Parasitic Branch-Lantern (class Aurantilabiopsida)