Zeploon

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Zeploon
(Aeolothallus neoskyflora)
Main image of Zeploon
Species is extinct.
23/145, solar flare
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation20/132
HabitatAtmosphere (Troposphere)
Size3 m Tall
Primary MobilitySessile, Aeroplanktonic
SupportCell Wall (Cellulose), Flotation Bubbles (Hydrogen)
DietFilter-Feeder (Nimbus Cloud, Sailcell, Stratonimbus, Nimbuchaos, Wind-Riding Guardian), Photosynthesis
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionAsexual, Hydrogen Filled Seed Bubbles
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Phoenoplastida
Phoenophyta
Physallophyta
Physallothallopsida
Aquasphericales
Aeolothallaceae
Aeolothallus
Aeolothallus neoskyflora
Ancestor:Descendants:

The zeploon split from its ancestor, the balloon bubbleweed. It now free floats in the atmosphere. Its bubbles have become huge to support its weight. Its trunk, branches and roots have become hollow to reduce weight. Its roots have developed feathery bristles to filter-feed the microbes in the atmosphere as well as collect water. Like its ancestor, it produces hydrogen filled bubbles as well. It also gets energy from its photosynthetic leaves that hang off its branches.

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)
  • Teabag (order Aquasphericales)
  • Baebula (class Physallothallopsida)