Neosukalensis maputensis

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Extinct (January 2nd, 2019): outcompeted by Neosukalensis

Evolved from S. jorfunus, this sukalensid parasitizes a species of grass known as Lorensia potensus. Their life cycle is consistent with the grass, meaning that eggs are laid in November and usually hatch by December. There can be up to 6 S. maputensis on one plant at a time, which would sometimes make the plant lean over, often into a puddle or ocean. as a result, S. maputensis is covered with small setae that help it stay afloat. Although it may take a few minutes, they're typically able to shift their weight in case they're stuck on their back in the water. S. maputensis is morphologically identical to S. jorfunus excluding the various setae and longer legs. In order to not kill off the host, and since there aren't many predators in Zone F, S. maputensis lays small egg batches of 2-6 eggs, typically hidden on stems. The eggs are stuck to

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