Asperohelix gokueinsis

Asperohelix gokueinsis
Creator	D̜͙̟͉ìn̨̹o̬̗C̼̮̣͡óaͅt͜
Information
Status	Extant
Zones	3
Roles	Base-consumer
Classification
Genus	Asperohelix
Species	Asperohelix gokueinsis
Evolution
Date	March 29th, 2019
Ancestor	Asperohelix aquatispika
Descendants	No results

Taxonomum magnideus forests in Zone 3

This aquatic helid has grown larger in scale and has expanded the spikes on its shells in an attempt to deter predators. It is descended from Asperohelix aquatispika and like it feeds from the seeds of Taxonomum polyphs. Not counting the many long spikes protruding out of it and pointing upwards, the shell is rounded in shape and grows to approximately fifteen centimeters (15 cm) in diameter in mature individuals.

The spikes on Asperohelix gokueinsis help deter its natural predator, Rostrovenator parvus, by intimidating the predator by looking sharp and dangerous, and by making it harder for its snout protrusion to successfully reach and crack the shell. As these spikes add weight, the crawling legs are somewhat larger than those of its ancestor and are mainly longer in length with a slight gain in thickness added in order to keep the body up. The tentacles have been able to grow with them and provide a longer range of reach for grabbing and eating seeds.

Asperohelix gokueinsis is hermaphroditic and contains both male and female sexual organs. Adults will lay twelve to fifteen (12-15) eggs at a time and they are stored in the shell until they are ready to hatch. It takes one (1) month to develop after hatching and offspring will grow independently on their own, showing no apparent social structure or regards to other members of their species. Although adults will sexually reproduce in cases that they encounter eachother, they can also reproduce asexually and have offspring genetically identical to themselves.