BioNES: Paddling in the Gene Pool

Cellulacea Rotua/Charles Li
Ancestor: Cellulacea Protoid
Description: They developed from Cellulacea Protoids in the warm shallows, ther most important developments are a flagella, which it uses to move through fluid. They also have advanced Volecules to hold the food they eat. Finally they have small cell-like organelle that uses the food the Cellulacea Rotua eats to produce basic amino acids and carbohydrates. These digesting Organelles attach to the Volecules, digest it and then send off the byproducs, some which the cells use, to other volecules. They look like a long ball with three horns on one end and a flagella on the toehr.
Complexity: Unicelluar
Habitat: Wherever there is food
Eats: Omnivore
Locomotion: Flagella
Behaviour: They are very social, gathering in large groups. When eating they cluster and move their 'horns' to break cell membranes to get the food. They are usually aggressive to other clusters and species.
Energy: It has a Medium Appetite, eating as much as it can to reproduce, and also medium motabolism. Their Organelles and Nucleas are full of nutritiants but other than that are small volecules that hold the small amount of food transporting or ready to be budded off into a new one.
Reproduction Methods: Sexual Fusion, then random fission. Two merge together and reproduces DNA like mad in groups to send to up to 10 bunches. Then the Volecules and Organelles organize themselves and it splits. Usually it is successful, about 1/3 are mutated badly and die, 1/3 are a usual mixture and 1/3 has a unusual mixture but don't die in about 5 generations.
Origin: where was the species first established?
Adaptation Summary: (5)
Cell Membrane [level 1]
Mineral Absorbsion [Level 1]
"Volecules/Transport [Level 1]"
"Digesting Organs/Organelles [Level 1]"
"Flagella [Level 1]"

My species!
This is just to show you what I think. The orange is useful material. Blue is eaten Material. Brown is a organelle. Blue and Orange are Volecules. The horns and flagella. Don't make it just like this, make it better, even if a little!

*Cough, chough* Ahem Psychic Llamas are you going to say anything? Because I would like to go to bed.

haha yep i am Vert i think you guys have done really well and im glad to see such a response infact i decided to make an evolution tree of the current species:



now to comment the species so far:

Cellulacea Tordophi is a little too complex to have evolved directly from the common ancestor, so i changed it to evolve from Cellulacea Rotua instead (that way they dont have to evolve flagella at 2 different times.) and seeing as the flagella are more advanced in Cellulacea Tordophi, it has level 2 flagella.

i think i will write an update on thursday, so if you have any changes go ahead and make them (its actually a lot easyer to make the species in 3D than 2D (for me anyway) so if you have any suggestions for your species shout out )

im also glad to see there are 3 plants and 3 animals

Amazing. Great work and on that bomb shell night, night.

BTW Psychic_Llamas, are you going to use Daftpanzer's precedent with regard to Disgusting Taste? (That predators don't eat disgusting creatures whatsoever unless they have genes to counter their taste)

BTW Psychic_Llamas, are you going to use Daftpanzer's precedent with regard to Disgusting Taste? (That predators don't eat disgusting creatures whatsoever unless they have genes to counter their taste

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sure why not. suggest anything and ill give you my oppinion

Right- that gives me a plan for later...

EDIT:

Diplomacy- To Other Players:
As of this point, there are few multi-celluar organisms. However, organisms could get around through my idea of the Transfer System.

E.g- One species photosynthesises, and has a gene that attaches it to another species which is basically just flagella, another is a set of senses, and so on. (though a species could multitask)

This would allow an exploit in the game rules, as we would be able to add on several genes (through these cell-species, which are naturally attached to each other) to gain the advantage.

Who is with me?

can you elaborate on this transfer system please?

I'll put a hypothetical series of genes below. (These combinations may be impractical and/or take some time, but this is without putting effort into economising). Obviously, if this idea was carried out there would be different names.

Examplus Onus:
Cell Membrane (Level 1)
Photosynthesis (Level 2)
Attacher (Level 1)

Description: Examplus Onus spends most of it's life attached to Examplus Twous. Through this, it is drained of energy but keeps enough for itself.

Examplus Twous:
Cell Membrane (Level 1)
Energy Drain (Level 1)
Flagella (Level 2)

Description: Examplus Twous spends it's life with one or more Examplus Oneus attached to it. It drains energy from the Examplus Oneus, however it's superior flagella permit it to more speedily evade predators.

This hypothetical example could have the Examplus Oneus and Twous evolve to become a predator (Examplus Twous ensuring it can outrun it's prey, and Examplus Oneus focusing on killing them and taking their energy), it could go onto land (each species evolving attached to the other in various ways to supplement the whole), and other things.

ahhh your talking about parasitism and mutualistic relationships (sorry im a biologist i like to classify everything lol)

yes this is fine but you would have to get another species to agree to this through diplomacy as you say. (however if a species happend to have an attacher and energy drain it would not require another organisms permission, and could just attack it, draining its energy thus its methos of eating would be parasitism.

Psychic_Llamas said:

ahhh your talking about parasitism and mutualistic relationships (sorry im a biologist i like to classify everything lol)

yes this is fine but you would have to get another species to agree to this through diplomacy as you say. (however if a species happend to have an attacher and energy drain it would not require another organisms permission, and could just attack it, draining its energy thus its methos of eating would be parasitism.

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Classification is o.k and good- if it fits into a category we should know that. But this relationship would be more symbiotic- the species would in return defend the first example from predators.

And now for a surprise

Ok, so i couldnt wait to do an update lol, i know its a bit soon but whatever. tell me what you guys think

Update 1: The Dawn of Multicellularity



Cellulacea protoid, the first living organism was bland and simple. however over time it mutated and changed, adapting to its ever changing environment and evolving. through a complex series of coincidences and chemical synthesis it evolved organelles known as chloroplasts, as well as developing micoscopic cillia, or hairs, to allow the first form of locomotion. these new developments had changed the basic DNA of Cellulacea Protoid so much that a new species was born, Cellulacea chlorophyta.

However the evolution of Cellulacea chlorophyta did not stop there, oh no, the new found source of reliable nutrition in the chloroplasts resulted in further adaptation of these organelles, making them more efficient. however another change occured to the cell's membrane, as it gained special protiens which stuck out of the membrane insulating the cell agaisnt the cold. this created the first Cellulacea gelu, a new cold resistent species, and they began to migrate away from the warmer shallow waters around volcanic vents to deeper cooler waters. Cellulacea gelu also developed a more efficient form of binary fission and so although it is a new species it is already as common as its ancestor.

Cellulacea chlorophyta and Cellulacea gelu are not the only plant species in existance though. in fact a very different organism evolved directly from Cellulacea protoid, this is known as Searchus lowess. it evolved parallel to C. chlorophyta and C. gelu and has formed a different kind of chloroplat which utilises different wavelengths of light to generate food more efficiently. however, this is not the most unusual aspect of this species. What is different about it is that it is the first multicellular organism, being composed of a hollow, spherical ball of photosynthetic cells working together as a colony. each cell has complex ion pumps which force dissolved air into the hollow interior of the cell causing it to float directly on the surface of the water, ensuring little need to compete with the other plants who must use their cillia to move toward the light and stay boyant. this combined with its efficient source of food has made it a very successful organism.

In comparison to these plant like cells, some of the remaining Cellulacea protoid evolved in a different direct entirely, elongating and devoloping tail like flagella which enabled them to swim. the elongated front of the cell develped hump like horns which it uses to break apart other cells membranes and get access to the nutrients within, these nutrients are then abosrbed through the membrane and processed in the stomach like vacuoles enhancing the nutriotion gained from a meal. thus Cellulacea Rotua was formed, the first predatory cell, often grouping together in large groups they hunt in packs, but are often aggressive to cells not of their own pack. it is unknown how they distinguish between friend or foe, but they do. To further enhance their evolution they developed the first form of sexual reproduction, whereby 2 cells fuse, combining their DNA and then they proceed to undergo binary fission to rapidly divide. this alows for much more adaptability, however it can be costly with much of the individuals dieing of harmful mutations.

One of the successful byproducts of the mutations created in the Cellulacea Rotua resulted in the formation of Cellulacea Tordophi. this species was created with genes defining multicelluarity as well, with not 1 flagella but 3 on 3 different cells, which alternaly beat to create a propeller motion forcing the organism forward much faster than regular flagella or cilia. In addition this, the 3 feeding humps on the front of the organism evolved into specialised feeding cells, which are able to engulf prey and transport it using the vacuole system to an internal stomach for digestion. this 'stomach' is surrounded by 5 specialised sex cells. these cells enable replication of about 3 or more identical individuals through budding of a daughter organism in a good days feeding, or they can generate genetically different offspring throug hsexual reproduction with other Cellulacea Tordophi

However this is not the only form of life. through highly unusual coincidences (which funnily enough have now happened twice) a new ancestral species was created in a very similar way to the Cellulacea protoid. this is the Amoeba Communis. a simple organsim composed of a 'jelly like' cytoplasm filled membrane, which it pushes around inside it to form pseudopoda, also known as false limbs. the Amoeba Communis uses these pseudopoda to engulf prey, most commonly the small Cellulacea Chlorophyta and Cellulacea Protoid which it later digests in stomach vacuoles.

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Rewards:

The Realism award goes to: Immaculate for his Searchus lowess. this is because there actually is a plant called a Volvox which is remarkably similar. also i really liked the concept and have actually worked with Volvox at Uni so have a sentimental attachment to them . however for further creation of species i would like it if real life examples are not used knowingly as this is kind of cheating

The Creativity award goes to: Charles Li for his Cellulacea Tordophi, purely because its very different to what i was expecting and unlike anything ive heard of in real life

The Success award goes to: Neverwonagame for his Cellulacea Gelu because he has taken advantage of avaliable environments and gotten away from competition and predators (cool deep water)

All winners of these awards get 1 free DNA point on their next evolution (making a total of 4 DNA for you three now).

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Please tell me what you guys think of this update, anything i need to work on? change? did i miss anything or stuff anything up?

Notes:
-I assume Serchus lowess doesn't count for the Sucess award because it's already got Realism? You said yourself it was very sucessful.
-What do the rewards actually allow us to do?

Diplomacy:
Anybody want to try symbioticism? I have a backup species just in case, but I'd like to try it.

Species:
(Diplomatic Note: Do not attempt to move into the cold regions. I can modify this into an all-out killing machine if I have to, and I'll be one gene up on invaders. If you like, though, feel free to evolve off the Gelu.)

Name: Cellulacea Militis (Miles Militis means soldier in latin)
Ancestor: Cellulacea Gelu
Description: The Cellulacea Militis by chance evolved weapon-like features, and with the positive reinforcement of sucess over millions of years began to use them. By "war" with the Cellulacea Gelu, it managed to fight it's way to it's destiny...
Complexity: Multi-celluar. Cells are divided between those supporting/making up the flagella (30%), photosynthesising/mineral-absorbtion cells (30% and 20% respectively), and those supporting/making up the spike (20%).
Habitat: Cold shallows (as cold as it can survive in, anyway), preferably near Volcanic vents but less dependent on them. Also, any ocean areas where it can survive.
Eats: Partially photosynthetic, partially mineral absorbtion
Locomotion: Primarily flagella, but cilia-supported
Behaviour: Social species, generally working together against Cellucea Gelu and other Cellulacea Militis. It attempts to kill them to get rid of competition.
Energy: this is both how much it needs to survive (appetite/metabolism), as well as how much a predator would get from eating it.
Reproduction Methods: Binary Fission (the cell divides into 2)
Population: I’ll do this bit
Origin: Cold waters
Adaptation Summary:
-Cell Membrane (Lvl 1)
-Mineral Absorption (Lvl 2)
-Photosynthesis (Lvl *3) via chloroplasts
-Cilia (lvl 1)
-Mass Reproduction (lvl *3)
-Cold Resistance (lvl 1)
-Weapons (*Lvl 1)

Never heard of the volvox but that Wiki article was very informative.

I'll try to stay away from real species. Basically i was just trying to outcompete other photosynthetic organisms and increase dispersal.

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EDIT: what does reward do? provide one extra DNA?

Name:
Searchus attdusc
Ancestor:
Searchus lowess
Description:
Searchus attdusc is an evolution of the S. lowess that has further specialized to make use of both the sun’s radiant energy and the winds that blow across the world’s oceans and seas. This is expected to help the species thrive across the surface of most of the world’s warm water oceans and to disperse more quickly to new habitats.
Like its predecessor, theS. attdusc appears as a spherical green plant that floats on ocean surfaces. It is larger then its ancestor, now roughly the size of golf-ball. A small, specialized area near the base is made of tougher, brown material while the remainder is made of a paper-thin light green ‘skin’.
Unlike its predecessor, the S. attdusc’s multi-cellular body has begun to specialize (Specialized Multi-Cellular Body Lvl 1). The S. attdusc is now a polar organism, with a top and a bottom. Some cells (sides and top) are specialized to photosynthesize food for the entire organism. This specialization has progressed beyond that of their ancestor as new, more effective electron transport and exchange systems are coupled to the photosynthetic process (Photosynthesis Lvl 3). These cells have maintained a modest ability to ‘pump’ dissolved air into the central gaseous sac but this does not seem to have evolved beyond that of their ancestor. Other cells, those near the base have completely lost their ability to photosynthesize sugars from sunlight and have instead focused their energy on becoming very effective filters and pumps of atmospheric gases. These cells are responsible for pumping whole dissolved air into the central spherical ‘sac’. Most gases are then pumped back into the atmosphere (CO2 is used for photosynthesis preferentially form the gas sac while O2 is used for respiration preferentially from the gas sac) while hydrogen and helium gases are preferentially retained. This has greatly increased buoyancy (Buoyancy Lvl 3).
The increased surface area of the S. attdusc as well as the greatly increased buoyancy have made the S. attdusc the wind’s play-thing. While its ancestor could only be lifted by strong gale-force winds, the S. attdusc can be blown about for dozens of miles in strong (20-40mph) winds and stay aloft indefinitely in stronger winds. This has helped to ensure that S. attdusc is able to spread to areas of the world normally inaccessible to oceanic plants (including ponds and lakes inland).
Under optimum conditions (warm waters, cold atmosphere, low winds, low humidity), a S. attdusc with a good concentration of warm hydrogen and helium atoms in its ‘gas sac’ may spontaneously float from water’s surface and gently float into a cooler sky. These spontaneous ‘flights’ are often of a very limited duration as the ‘gas sac’ cools to the temperature of the surrounding air and the S. attdusc returns to the water’s surface. These ‘flights’ occur almost entirely as the sun sets during the fall season of temperate areas of the world. The gentle floating of these organisms into the sunset appears tranquil and beautiful to those observing.
Complexity:
Multicelluar, contains chloroplasts (Photosynthesis Lvl 3) and molecular ion pumps which it uses to pump air into its hallow centre (Buoyancy Lvl 3). Body is specialized into cell-types with one type used to produce energy and the other to keep it buoyant.
Habitat:
Any water’s surface, requires frequent exposure to water. Found more and more in inland lakes as dispersal methods allow movement overland in high winds.
Eats:
Photosynthesizes sugars from the sun
Locomotion:
Slave to oceanic currents and wind gusts, Occassionaly ‘flies’ for a very short duration under optimum conditions.
Behaviour:
None observed
Energy:
While S. attdusc has greater photosynthetic potential than its ancestors, it also has greater energy demands. Its mature form is larger than S. lowess and growth requires more energy. In addition, its specialized ‘filter pumps’ also require energy expenditure.
Reproduction Methods:
Will produce a small ‘batch’ of smaller multi-cellular organism every 72-144 hours (20-30 ‘seeds’) under ideal conditions (clear skies, warm waters, good aeration). These new S. attdusc are about 1/100 the size of their parent but will grow to full size and reproductive maturity in 4-7 days depending on growth conditions. S. attdusc are much more long-lived than their ancestor.
Population:
???
Origin:
Warm shallow waters with gentle but persistent winds
Adaptation Summary:

• Cell Membrane (Lvl 1)
• Mineral Absorption (Lvl 1)
• Photosynthesis (Lvl 3)*
• Buoyancy (Lvl 3)*
• Specialized Multi-Cellular Body (Lvl 1)*

EDIT: I am not sure if you want to call multicellular just multicellular or Specialized Multi-Cellular Body (Lvl 1). Please rename this gene for the sake of harmony with rules and expectations.

Notes:
-I assume Serchus lowess doesn't count for the Sucess award because it's already got Realism? You said yourself it was very sucessful.
-What do the rewards actually allow us to do?

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Yep, i actually considered giving it both but thats unfair so i gave the success to the second

all winners of the awards get one more DNA point on their next evolution (ie 4 DNA as opposed to 3)

Never heard of the volvox but that Wiki article was very informative.

I'll try to stay away from real species. Basically i was just trying to outcompete other photosynthetic organisms and increase dispersal.

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i figured that and thats why i was so surprised and pleased to see it and thats why you got the award

yep, awards give 1 free DNA.

@ Neverwonagame: can you please describe Cellulacea Militis "weapon-like features". how do these weapons work? what do they look like? etc. a little more detail wouldnt go astray

-Terraganonic Extermination (*Lvl 1. For the sake of realism, would like this to represent getting rid of rival groups by killing them, rather then getting rid of rival species. Checking if that is acceptable)

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please explain this more too.

Im bored so im going to say the next update will be around saturday my time (i live in GMT +8) so all new species before then will be incorporated.

i think im also going to be making some new NPC species in the nex update when i get severly bored enough (mostly to balance plant vs animal diversity.) but if you guys disagree with this i wont

EDIT: i just realised ive tripple posted... oops lol...

Psychic_Llamas said:

i think im also going to be making some new NPC species in the nex update when i get severly bored enough (mostly to balance plant vs animal diversity.) but if you guys disagree with this i wont

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As a player, i'd be more interested in seeing what genes would be involved in making some of the animals we have in real life. What genes does a minnow have? What genes does a lily (as in lotus lily, not tiger lily) have?

What are some example genes you foresee as useful and realistic in the next few updates?

More species complicates things and makes for competition that (personally) i would rather focus on other players.