Crooksoluis columnae

Crooksoluis columnae
Creator	OviraptorFan
Information
Status	Extant
Zones	F
Roles	Producer
Classification
Genus	Crooksoluis
Species	Crooksoluis columnae
Evolution
Date	October 9th, 2021
Ancestor	Crooksoluis yellionuis
Descendants	No results

Increasing interspecific competition caused populations of Crooksoluis yellionuis to grow taller, to have greater sunlight access in crowded forest floors. This led to the evolution of a new species.

12 centimeters tall

Crookolius columnae ahs two large petal leaves help gather sunlight for photosynthesis, the stem partially assists with it as well. The main differences in C. columnae is that the stem has grown to be almost double the length of their ancestors, around 9 centimeters tall. To avoid toppling over, the taxonophyte's stem has become slightly thicker and additionally has developed a tougher outer covering for support that contains small amounts of lignin but is primarily composed of cellulose. Their root systems help keep them firmly in place, being around 3 centimeters wide and 5 centimeters deep to support its larger size.

Their seedpod bursts open when the seeds are fully developed, which are dispersed by their rigid root structures in the air. After the seed pod bursts open, it takes the parent about 3 months to fully regrow it and develop the new seeds inside. Due to its larger size and tough outer covering, the seeds of C. columnae take much longer to grow than their ancestors.