/evol/ - Evolution Games

>>2

Just to clarify, for anyone new, just make additions to these new creatures through any photoshop and/or talk about said additions.

>>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.

Uing grows arms and eyes

>>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.

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.

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>>7

Duilg develop arm like structures that allow it to have better control over the current of the vents.

>>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.

>>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.

The Syxtus Stomachus evolves bio-luminescent organs to attract ble, who would mistake them for sunlight.

Also, updated evo tree.

>>15

The Duilg has developed a method to slowly move over the ground.

>>15

The Syx developed some flashy leafs to lure in unexpecting prey.

>>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.

>>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.

>>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.

>>15

Updated tree

What are the names for the other Ble variants?

>>15

>>26

Oh shit oops Syxia to Syxiarchus, not from Syxs

>>7

Parallel to the Duilgus the Helicopter Duilg has evolved

>>20

Specialized bles form pockets which become buoyancy organs, keeping the bletus colony afloat.

>>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.

>>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.

>>42

pic

This should be nice and up to date!

>>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.

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.

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.

>>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.

>>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.

>>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.

>>46

Tree Update

>>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.

>>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.

>>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.

>>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.

>>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.

>>16

Duilgus adapts to crawl the ocean floor, feeding off of dead creatures and small Ble colonies.

>>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.

Tree update, a little overdue.

>>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.

>>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.

>>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".

>>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.

>>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.

>>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

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.

>>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.

>>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".

>>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.

Updated trees!

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>>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.

>>28

As common prey for many other organisms in its environment, the 'copter duilg have developed small limbs that act as rudders to help them guide themselves as they helicopter around the vents.

They've also gained the ability to quickly take in a large amount of water into their anus, and expel it rapidly, acting like a sort of jet, which gives them a burst of speed needed to escape a predator.

>>288

The once vestigial photosynthetic organ has transformed into a light-sensitive visual organ, and given its location on the body, and the Blygirn's semi-transparent body, allows for 360 degrees vision.

The "brain" of the Blygirn (the magenta organ near the back) has become more advanced, making it more clever. It also has encouraged Blygirn to more efficiently communicate with its own kind, and while they are asexual and can split themselves to create a genetic copy, now more commonly swap genes with the strongest, the quickest, and the most cunning individuals.

They are also even more sleek, and have a more solid , which allow them better and faster movement.

(unrelated to the creature: I've got a trip now)

>>158

Uing-Lo are now slightly more red, and have grown longer skulls. They have also grown small limbs that act as rudders.

>>316

The Syxiar Nomad has evolved sense organs around it's mouth and on it's fingers in order to tell what it is eating, allowing it to better adjust it's behavior, and in order to sense the terrain.

In addition, it's nerve bundles have grown larger, more plenty, yet most of the newer nerve bundles are exterior and slightly more vulnerable.

>>270

to assist with catching prey the syxs gains rudimentary suction cups near the ends of its limbs

>>327

The Uing-Lo can now regurgitate it's stomach acid and partially digested food if it feels in danger of a competitor, or if it's food is being tricky. It's stomach acid is enough to incapacitate many enemies, and to cause stinging in other Uing-Lo.

>>350

Uing-Lo Now have permanantly stained mouths due to their acidic abilities. their lower fins develop more, and their tail becomes a sort of paddle. (I also added the name)

>>352

The paddle of the Uing-Lo now becomes bigger, which allows it to swim faster, and can now also catch prey more efficiently.

And interesting development is that they have grown a decorative crest on the backs of their heads. Which seems to be used in mating rituals.

>>128

The Duilgus has gained a tougher back and a barbed tail.

They now travel and eat in packs, creating large lines of Duilgus traveling along the ocean floor. They usually keep to their own individual tracks when picking what they eat- as in they mainly eat directly forward. They often gather along the vent openings, with their hoods against the columns of smoke, gathering nutrients, resting before looking for more detritus to eat.

>>348

The Syxese split off from Syxs. Syxese differ from Syxs in many ways, including its large, vase-like body which holds a host of enlarged organs. Its mouth is always open, meaning it needs a very strong immune system and a powerful stomach. It has a weak stomach for each head, and a larger master-stomach that they all feed into. Since the smaller stomachs are separate, and similar to a cave, many creatures will go inside, seeking shelter. Most meet their doom.

EVENT TIME

The waters of the deep northern sea have remained stable for too long. A huge eruption from a southern volcano has left it active. The smoke drifted over the deep sea spreading ash, denying most light, and causing the temperatures to drop. This volcano will stay active for some time.

>>388

The Syxese has grown tentacles that rub against it's organ vase-thing. This is to warm it up. The tentacles are abrasive and hard, to generate more friction. This doesn't help keep i's mouths warm, though, and occasionally they get cold enough to break off.

The tentacles keep to the body as to not scare away potential food, until the Syxese detects damage somewhere in it's appendages. Then they flail their tentacles fast and jerkily to scare off potential prey.

>>434

Syxese can scrunch up their tenticles, which can help preserve heat and close their mouths. some Syxese are migrating closer the the volcano, since they are becoming more reliant on it for heat.

>>324

I feel kinda shitty evolving three times in a row, but…

The Bleech split off from the Blygirn. Bleeches are much smaller than their ancestors, and attach themselves to hosts to drain them of their blood/nutrients. Its most common prey are often Uing-Lo, Duilgus, and Syxiar Nomad/Syxarchius. More active prey like Uing-Lo and Duilgus react quickly to Bleeches, and Bleeches often become a snack for these creatures.

Bleeches will also prey on Helicopter Duilg, using quick bursts of speed and ambush to take them out quickly.

They have found, however, that Syxese make a good, safe home. They will bring 'Copter Duilg back into the Syxese to drain the blood, and the rest is digested by the Syxese. Duilg also use its home as a way to hide from predators and prey.

>>348

With the light dwindling, the Syxs' iridescent scales have become useless. The trait recedes into junk DNA and it gains bio-luminescence. Its color darkens as well.

>>362

The Uing-Lo's digestive system has become better at squeezing everything out of food. In addition, they gain some unique cells along their digestive tract that are pigmented bright yellow, and contain many mitochondria each for creating more energy, which they use to shiver to generate heat.

In addition, their mating crest has gained a vaguely phallic extension. To show that they're down for anything.

>>451

as the water gets colder syxs start to develop fatty tumors along their tendrils, both for warmth and in case they don't find food. in addition its suckers grow larger to better catch food without needed to move its tentacles as much. also its scales shrink slightly but keep their bio-luminescence.

>>336

The Syxiar Nomad has gained a new behaviour, now that is colder.

They will carry a lot of rocks over to a volcanic vent, and hold them over the columns of smoke until they are searing.

The Syxiar nomad then piles them up rubs against it for warmth until the pile is too cold to help.

They then repeat the process.

>>369

The Duilgus's barbed tail becomes more pronounced from the main body. The Duilgus also develops larger hooks on its forelimbs.

The larger hooks on the forelimbs enable the Duilgus to grip more tightly and for longer periods of time to vent openings.

The head of the Duilgus has also become flatter and more streamlined.

>>322

Helicopter Duilg become the Heluigpt'r.

Heliuigpt'r are much more fatty and much larger (nearly three times as large!), to help keep warm. Unfortunately this also happens to make the a hearty and nutritious meal. Their smaller rudder limbs have developed more, and their anus now quickly warms air coming in, although that's less of a problem now that their vent homes are producing more heat and food for them. They have also gained a color more close to the smokey vents they fly above. Finally, they developed rudimentary antennae which help it better sense incoming predators or dangers,

>>471

Uing-Lo Split into the Uing-Long (pronounced "Wing Long"), or "Deepsea hotdog with wings" for the layman.

Uing-Long are Uing-Lo's fatter, hotdog-looking cousin. They are very fatty and large, and primarily prey on the equally fatty Heluigpt'r and not-as-fatty Duilgus. Their bio-luminescence on their crests are used for communication (be that a warning, a challenge, or the equivalent of a flirtatious wink).

Overall they are less flexible, but more hydrodynamic. They primarily swim slowly, half using its tail, half using its wings. When it swims through the vents, or while on high-speed pursuit, it will fold its wings against its body and use its powerful tail to jet though the dark waters like a torpedo.

Pre-happening Warning!

There will soon be a happening, since this is the first thread started on this board it is only fitting that it is the first to get a part 2. Get any last-minute evolving in now while you can!

>>437

Bleech become Bleeck.

Henchmen-types are much smaller than mother-types, and are usually only found in/around their home Syxese home, or very close to mother-types. When following mother-types, they will swarm what "she" (mother-type) deems as prey, making it easier for the mother-type to drain it of its fluids. The corpse is brought back in chunks for the Syxese to eat. In return, the Syxese allow henchmen-types to seek shelter in their now extremely benign first-stomachs, and house their developing young.

Mother-types are very large, and hunt everything and everything. They drain the fluids of its prey, sharing the fluids later with henchmen-types, as they generally don't hunt for themselves. Mother-types have larger brain-to-body ratio to hench-men types, and there are generally only 1-2 per colony. Mother types will collect and store all genetic information for the colony, and swap genes with neighboring colonies. Mother-types get their names because they exclusively have the resources to produce more bleeck. When a mother-type is nearing death, "she" will produce another mother-type.

A colony can consist of 1-2 mother-types, 10-15 henchmen-types, and 1-5 syxese (only those in very close proximity)

>>216

The colonies of Blej start to merge together, and become mobile.

I welcome to you: Belgux Kirotmaka Lunhius, the largest sea creature.

This titanic colony floats from one vent to the other, hoping to gather heat. Though, with such a large creature, comes competition.

Many Belgux end up being split or eaten, but this may take up to 6 days to finish the entire mass.

Many smaller creatures take refuge around it's large mass, leading the creature to be the equivalent to a moving city.

Truly, a sight to behold.

[Hopefully this isn't too insane]

>>560

>[Hopefully this isn't too insane]

I don't think so personally.

When non-nutritious/organic impurities are inside a Blegux Kirtomaka Lunhius, it will begin growing small holes that glow up in the night, imitating the syxese.

The predatory Bleeck will settle inside these, eating anything that comes close enough to snack on the Blegux.

>>562

It's the size that made me think that it's crazy

Thing's humongous mate, maybe larger than a blue whale…

>>482

The Heluigpt'r splits into Heluig.

Heluig have started to rely more on their anus to propel themselves making them only need rudders to steer and their anus has become more potent.

>>606

The heluig's anatomy better adjusts to intake large amounts of water, and their muscles strengthen to help compress it past the one way valve in their now elongated anus.

>>564

Buorguise pantless

A more organized and mobile version of Blegux Kirotmaka Lunhius

legs have been slightly organized,

mouth has been organized more to the front but still facing towards the surface or up,

and lastly cells have been organized, with impurities forming mostly on the top to attract more prey.

>>1087

The buorguise pantless were originally not very efficient wiith it's walking, with each cell being independent.

Now a new species, mutated from the immune system of the buorguise, have came to be. They're groups of "brains" and chemical communication lines, that can command the muscles of the buorguise, so the brain can be fed more. The brains are each independent, but can communicate with each other. This is a symbiotic relationship.

Lets make this place alive again somehow