Kelpflotensa submergus

Kelpflotensa submergus
Creator	CheetoLord02
Information
Status	Extant
Zones	25
Roles	Producer
Classification
Genus	Kelpflotensa
Species	Kelpflotensa submergus
Evolution
Date	March 28th, 2019
Ancestor	Kelpflotensa primaflotens
Descendants	Kelpflotensa erroda

Found in zone 25, Kelpflotensa submergus has developed from Kelpflotensa primaflotens, with one key new mutation in the seeds that causes them to sink to the seafloor rather than float. This mutation stuck and resulted in a similar polyph to K. primaflotens, however with a few key differences. The main one being that the seeds sink and grow to the surface. The seeds sink because the polyph originally developed that so the seeds would sprout faster and grow better, but the added density from this made them sink. The seeds grow to the surface by sprouting 4 tendrils, each having small leaves to help photosynthesize energy. They cannot grow in water deeper than 50 meters. These new tendrils have a structure and function that is very similar to primaflotens’ roots, however also having small leaves to photosynthesize in the young sprouts. Once the polyph breaks the surface of the water in 2 monts time, It begins to grow its main “head” with all of the larger leaves for much more efficient photosynthesis. The mature polyphs’ heads have a diameter of one meter, which takes around 3 months. Once they reach a diameter of 2 feet, they will begin to release their seeds. These seeds will begin to germinate once they reach the seafloor, using stored energy to grow small roots, cementing them into the rocks. After that they begin to grow upwards, using any excess energy to extend their roots for increased stability.