Seed Moss

Seed Moss
Creator	Disgustedorite🌺
Information
Status	Extant
Common Name(s)	Seed Moss
Zones	K, L
Roles	Producer
Classification
Genus	Humilipropogandos
Species	Humilipropogandos protosporia
Evolution
Date	August 6th, 2019
Ancestor	Humilipropogandos mossoia
Descendants	Waxy Taxonomoss

Though H. mossoia was successful, its reproduction wasn’t the best. A split-off fragment had a new trait that at least somewhat improved on this. The Seed Moss is distinguished from its ancestor that in addition to fragmentation, it can also reproduce through a primitive seed-like feature--a bundle of root cells mistakenly end up on the tips of their bristles as they grow out of the roots, detach because of lack of the necessary connective tissue, and are later picked up by gusts of wind, which go on to grow into new individuals elsewhere, sometimes miles away. Not only does this allow for faster mutation and therefore diversification within the species, it also allows it to spread across unfavorable regions without having to go around them. It is otherwise very similar to its ancestor.

Like its ancestor, its photosynthetic bristles rarely reach higher than 2 cm off the ground, and its roots, while on dirt, go half a centimeter down. It prefers to grow in cool areas and is very tolerant of shade, much like its ancestor.