Twin-Tail Orbibom

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Twin-Tail Orbibom
(Caudatibomba tropicanus)
Main image of Twin-Tail Orbibom
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorNergali Other
Week/Generation24/152
HabitatDixon Boreal, Dixon Tropical Rainforest, Dixon Tropical Woodland, Dixon Temperate Rainforest, Dixon Temperate Woodland
Size80 cm Long
Primary MobilitySessile
SupportUnknown
DietPhotosynthesis
RespirationPassive (Stomata)
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionSexual (Berries and Tiny Seeds), Asexual
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Phoenoplastida
Phoenophyta
Rhagioanthia
Acininumeropsida
Orbiflorales
Acanthobombaceae
Caudatibomba
Caudatibomba tropicanus
Ancestor:Descendants:

Splitting from its ancestor, this flora has earned its name from the appearance of its bulb. Thriving in regions of greater moisture compared to those of the sandy orbibom, the twin-tail orbibom has not only grown larger but has also changed its position as well, lying along the ground instead of rising from it. The spines on its bulb have been lost in favor of starchy growths, while the needles found on its leaves have developed a mild toxin to ward off herbivores in order to compensate in the loss of defenses. These flora can live up to five years, though they die off as soon as they are fertilized. The bulb will then expand and fill up with developing seeds before finally bursting, releasing its "cargo" so that it may be caught by the wind and dispersed far and wide.