c98c50 No.2
Welcome to the deep sea!
Here we have 3 creatures all hanging around volcanic vents:
Ble – A crude cell. It is slightly photosynthetic. It has no form of locomotion and just rolls around on the ocean floor
Uing – A fat-bodied worm. It feeds mostly on debris put out from the vents.
Syx – An immobile predator. The Syx reaches out attempting to grab anything it can. It uses its roots to attach to the sides of volcanic vents.
Let us go forth and populate the deep sea!
2f736e No.3
>>2
Just to clarify, for anyone new, just make additions to these new creatures through any photoshop and/or talk about said additions.
c98c50 No.4
>>3
> jizz loli
Well things are off to a good start.
2f736e No.5
>>4
Beggers can't be choosers.
As the Ble's population increased, they began to find themselves at the bottom of the ocean, far from sunlight. Those that survived through the darkness bound together, in large clusters resembling spider webs.
The clusters, with their hard, plant membranes began to trap other organisms, which sucessful Ble colonies eventually metabolized.
c98c50 No.7
>>5
Uing branch off into the Duilg. It has a parachute-like head that (using the vents) allows it to shoot itself higher into the water, to grab any drifting Ble.
c98c50 No.8
>>6
>>5
Excellent work gentlemen! These threads might move slow, but they always end up fun.
7e26cd No.10
The Syx have adapted over he course of many years to be more capable at rooting themselves into the harsh, volcanic environment via more root systems and protrusions off of the main masts. Furthermore, these root systems begin to aid in absorption of usable nutrients that are present in undersea environment. Prehensile tendrils begin to appear at the top of this organism's arms to aid in the collection of free-floating nutrients and Bles.
e2117d No.11
>>6
>>7
Duilg develop arm like structures that allow it to have better control over the current of the vents.
e2117d No.12
>>2
While most Ble huddled together to form colonies, those who didn't branched into Blei and developed flagella. With there new found movement they were able to stay closer to the surface and developed a larger area for photosynthesis.
46a1e2 No.13
>>10
As they grow they needed a lot more nutrients, so they grew a small tentacle with a mouth on the end. Their body couldn't absorb any more food so they needed organs that can dissolve the minerals and nutrions.
c98c50 No.14
The Syxtus Stomachus evolves bio-luminescent organs to attract ble, who would mistake them for sunlight.
Also, updated evo tree.
3f2417 No.16
>>15
The Duilg has developed a method to slowly move over the ground.
66511f No.19
>>15
The Syx developed some flashy leafs to lure in unexpecting prey.
d6af1d No.20
>>2
>>2
Bles which form into clusters without drifting to the bottom of the ocean, form thin curtains that drift at the surface of the water , catching sunlight. They become a sort of organized colony of single celled organisms, sharing nutrients with the rest of the cluster.
cbb426 No.21
>>15
Adapted from the Syxia, the Syxiarchus have a much longer body anchored at both ends with strong tendrils. Using its flexible length in the ocean currents, it can slowly "walk" across the ground as it roots and uproots itself.
e2117d No.22
>>2
Hey Aether, do you think we could get
more than one of these at a time, since they go so slow?
We have an entire board for this now.
e12993 No.23
>>22
Sure. I'll put one together after work. Got any suggestions? It could be island, cavern, air, space. I'm open to all suggestions.
e2117d No.24
>>23
Great! I think a desert could be interesting, but anything you think would be fun.
e2117d No.25
>>21
As Syxiarchus is much higher of the seafloor than Syxia, it develops a mouth high between its "legs" and is able to suck in small Duilg and many assortments of Ble that float higher around the vents.
e2117d No.26
>>15
Updated tree
What are the names for the other Ble variants?
e2117d No.27
>>15
>>26
Oh shit oops Syxia to Syxiarchus, not from Syxs
3f2417 No.28
>>7
Parallel to the Duilgus the Helicopter Duilg has evolved
d6af1d No.29
>>20
Specialized bles form pockets which become buoyancy organs, keeping the bletus colony afloat.
f2244c No.31
>>24
Your wish is my command:
https://8ch.net/evol/res/30.html
Remember, this runs concurrent to the deep sea game. This will all be part of the same setting.
d6af1d No.34
>>29
Mature bletus colonies are capable of releasing spores, which during colder seasons, clump together to form seed-like pods, covered in individual bles. When it gets warmer, or when the bletus colony some how breaks, the pods become dispersed, spreading the bletus spores throughout the ocean. The decaying ble which line the spore pod then feed the new growing bletus colonies.
e2117d No.37
>>31
Nice, this stuff is just so neat.
d6af1d No.38
>>34
Bletus develop a tube running midline across the colony along with smaller arteries. The main tube sucks in air which, through specialized ble walls, bring extra air into the buoyancy sacks. When the sacks become to full, the bletus "burps", pushing a jet of gas through the main tube, and pushing the colony further into the ocean.
e2117d No.41
>>38
I really like you Bletus ideas
5103e3 No.42
>>6
Uings develops it's arms even more so to the point of growing finger-like nubs, arm extension and it's head becomes sharp to stab it's prey.
c98c50 No.46
This should be nice and up to date!
d6af1d No.49
>>41
Th-thanks
>>38
A specialized form of ble act as a rudimentary thinking organ within the bletus colon. This "brain" receives signals from the rest of the colony when less light is detected or if the water is to salty. The brain then sends signals to the buoyancy organs, which then push a bit of air out until the colony comes to a place more suitable for itself.
c98c50 No.50
The Blie evolve small gripping tendrils. They use them to hook onto helicopter Duilg. They do not harm them, but abuse their ability to move closer to the surface so they can grow more efficiently. If the host does not provide enough light, the Blie begins to feed off it.
7e26cd No.55
Evolving from the Syxus Stomachus is the Syxus Parietalis. Development of a gastric region continues in this organism as extremely basic parietal epithelium begin to form in the lining of the creature's 'stomach', throat, and mouth. Furthermore, a behavioral adaptation of expelling the acidic contents of its stomach has caused visible change in the lower parts of the syxtus' stem. The development of the larger 'stomach' compartment allows for greater volume of acids and digestible materials.
Inconclusive as to whether this is the makings of a predatory mechanism or simply a defense measure.
f2244c No.57
>>43
The arms fuse with the body to form thin membranes that allow the Uing-Lo to swim. It also adapts a more slender appearance.
e2117d No.58
>>55
>>57
A jaw is formed which allows Uing-Lo to cling to and puncture the soft skin of Duilgus and Helicopter Duilg. It also can now crush the variants of Syx allowing access to their soft innards. They often fall prey to the Syxtus Parietalis however, due to their habit of shooting out their digestive juices.
e2117d No.59
>>50
Some of the Blie adapt a type of suction tube that they use to directly feed off of the Helicopter Duilg, with photosynthesis no longer being their primary source of nutrients. They release spores out these same tubes into the host once it dies and they swim together to find a new host.
f2244c No.85
>>49
The bletus develops eye spots to aid the brain in detecting light; it also forms short tentacles to grab a hold of flotsam that may be closer to the surface.
f2244c No.86
>>59
Blie splits into Bly. The bly are much more specialized hunters, losing their green pigment for one that will allow them to sneak up undetected.
f2244c No.87
>>25
>the Syxiarchus evolves hardened plates to its "feet" to protect against the Syxtus Parietalis, just in case it accidentally steps on them during its slow march.
e2117d No.91
>>86
As the Bly become more reliant on other creatures, they grow teeth that can bite off soft parts like the tentacles of Bletus, so the need for photosynthesis lessens even more.
e2117d No.94
>>87
The new armored "feet" made the Syxiarchus much heavier, and more likely to topple over during their walks. To combat this, they have gained a cavity on their backs that they fill with carbon-dioxide that spews from the vents. This adaptation helps them stay upright, but draws attention from predators like the Uing-Lo. When the sack is pierced, the hot gas is released, doing damage to both creatures.
e2117d No.96
>>16
Duilgus adapts to crawl the ocean floor, feeding off of dead creatures and small Ble colonies.
c98c50 No.128
>>96
The Duilgus adapts to life on the sea floor. It gains digging claws and its hood develops into a large radula. It also forms bright blue sensory organs to detect possible predators.
c98c50 No.136
Tree update, a little overdue.
c98c50 No.137
>>19
The Syxs develops iridescent scales to attract prey. When the light reflects, it shows a wide array of colors that are confusing. The Syxs then grabs its dazzled prey.
7342bb No.140
>>85
Bletus develops thin tentacles that reach far down into the ocean from near the surface, which
contain a strong venom that instantly paralyses and kills all creatures that happen to swim into the tentacles.
The tentacles then grab hold of the dead prey, and start digesting it.
d6af1d No.145
>>85
Specialized parts of the bletus colony produce haploid spores all on their own. On mature bletus, these spores collect into more deliberate pods on the "feeding tendrils" of the colony. Bi-annually, these spores release, dispersing all over the ocean. The spores then "fertilize" each other, and eventually grow into a new bletus colony.
These ble colonies which produce "sexually" are differentiated as simply "Bleet".
e2117d No.158
>>58
Uing-Lo's fins become more solid, developing into bat like wing's to help them dominate the ocean. At the moment, they are the apex predator around the vents with hardly anything threatening their place in the food chain.
d6af1d No.212
>>94
A third limb appears on the Syxiarchus, at first an anomoly. As this new adaption proved useful, the three-legged Syxiarchus become much more common. This third limb is primarily used to maintain balance, a feature similar to the parachute they have adapted. It may also be used to increase speed, or on the smarter Syxiarchus, may even be used to multitask. Less mature of the species have tendency to trip on this third limb.
7e26cd No.216
>>5
these clusters of Ble eventually evolved into an entirely new species, though remaining stagnant for a long period of ecological change.
To better collect nutrients from the water, these clusters of Ble developed methods of communication similar to that of interneurons. In this manner, the central organism fires off a command that opens channels on the colony's membrane that increases the absorption of nutrients that will later nourish the colony.
Behold: the Blej
aa9f49 No.218
The Three-legged syxarchius have gained more complex nerves and nerve bundles that allow them to learn new behaviors and observe patterns in their environment.
c98c50 No.229
>>227
Sweet. I love to see them all together.
0b20fb No.270
>>137
Syxs develop a stronger root system, and more limbs, which are more flexible and able to grab prey faster. It now lets its limbs sway slightly, which increases the chance that potential prey will notice light reflecting off of its scales.
d6af1d No.280
>>145
The air bladders of the bletus colony grow into long canals throughout the bletus. Individual ble within the colony form rigid cell walls allowing lighter debris to fall onto the bletus colony, including water when it rains. This structure keeps the bletus colony from being as prone to breaking. The spore pods also make a complete migration from throughout the body, to strictly the bottom "roots".
0b20fb No.288
>>91
their photosynthetic organ all but vestigial now, the new Blygirs develop sleeker and faster bodies, and become better ambush predators.
Blygirs have also gained the ability to vomit stomach acid onto hard-bodied prey or would-be predators, giving it an edge to help it compete with Uing-Lo at the top of the food chain.
f2244c No.316
>>218
The Syxarchius splits into the Syxiar Nomad. It has modeled it's third limb into a prehensile appendage. It walks on two legs, but now gathers debris and carrion with its spare tentacle and feeds it into its large mouth. During lean times, it can filter-feed.