Fibonaccus catagraphahumilis

Fibonaccus catagraphahumilis
Creator	Squidy
Information
Status	Extant
Zones	3, 4, 6
Roles	Detritivore
Classification
Genus	Fibonaccus
Species	Fibonaccus catagraphahumilis
Evolution
Date	April 30th, 2019
Ancestor	Fibonaccus garyus
Descendants	No results

Evolving from F. garyus in Zone 4, catagraphahumilis features a lower profile and small spines on its shell to deter predators such as D. espeare.

Its body lies flat and low to the ground, reducing the amount of exposed flesh. Because its body is less maneuverable, its tentacles have increased in length to help it find its way around with its senses of taste and smell. Its lower tentacles are also more spread out for this purpose.

Its shell, composed of calcium carbonate, features spines that make it slightly less appetizing. The spines are similar to those of its terrestrial cousin, F. spinensis.

Like its ancestor, catagraphahumilis feeds on dead organic matter on the floor of Zone 4 with its radula located on the underside of its head. It will also occassionally consume sand to get minerals with which to strengthen its shell.

Catagraphahumilis is hermaphroditic, with the ability to self-fertilize when finding a mate is inconvenient. After laying its eggs (~30 per clutch), it covers them up with a thin layer of sand. The eggs take about a month to hatch.