Wave Gigarystal

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Wave Gigarystal
(Rhodorubinis examen)
Main image of Wave Gigarystal
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorJlind11 Other
Week/Generation24/150
HabitatDarwin Alpine, Jeluki Tropical Riparian
Size1 m Tall
Primary MobilitySessile
SupportUnknown
DietDetrivore, Consumer
RespirationPassive (Lenticels)
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionFast growing Spores
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Binucleozoa
Crystallozoa
Oracrystalita
Corallicrystalla
Koralcrystallales
Rhodorubinaceae
Rhodorubinis
Rhodorubinis examen
Ancestor:Descendants:

The wave gigarystal split from its ancestor. Due to competition in the river some gigarystals were pushed out into the empty riparian of the river. The species' high reproductive rate allowed it to quickly adopt a terrestrial lifestyle and thrived there, even spreading to the relatively empty alpine biome.

They've shrunk in size to conserve energy. The upper part of the crystal is dark to absorb heat which is channeled into the roots, a necessary adaptation for the colder areas they inhabit. Like their ancestor they grow extremely fast, expelling spores off their sides every month. Individuals take 1 week to grow and live for 5 years.