Torquatocauda Stilletiforma

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Torquatocauda Stilletiforma
(Krakowensis stilletiforma)
Main image of Torquatocauda Stilletiforma
Species is extinct.
1/8, solar flare
Information
CreatorKrakow Sam Other
Week/Generation1/7
HabitatOpen Ocean
SizeMicroscopic
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietConsumer
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionAsexual, spores
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Phoenoplastida
Pansegmentocaudazoa
Krakowhexazoa
Krakowbrachia
Torquatocaudiformes
Torquatocaudidae
Krakowensis
Krakowensis stilletiforma
Ancestor:Descendants:

Evolved from torquatocauda grandibucha which fed nearer the top, t. stilletoforma became better equipped for consuming living cells. The filter-mouth became smaller to reduce drag and increase swimming speed to catch swift cells, while the tail evolved duplicate 'fins' leading to an increase in swimming power and maneuverability. Eventually the mouth became a thrusting proboscis, suitable for penetrating cells such as those of carpotesta testagleba and even the large mancerxia majorsorbus. A small cluster of light-sensitive cells allows t. stilletiforma to stay in sunny areas where there is likely to be an abundant supply of prey.

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)