Highland Chori

Highland Chori
Creator	OviraptorFan
Information
Status	Extant
Common Name(s)	Highland Chori
Zones	C
Roles	Producer
Classification
Genus	Crooksoluis
Species	Crooksoluis collis
Evolution
Date	June 23rd, 2021
Ancestor	Chori Flower
Descendants	No results

7.6 centimeters tall

With its new, effective dispersal method, Crooksoluis berrioks made its way through the lowlands of Zone C and became an established presence. As space became more scarce, some began growing at higher altitudes, eventually becoming the Highland Chori (Crooksoluis collis).

The Highland Chori thrives in the mountainous areas of Zone C at altitudes of 300+ meters. Erosion at these heights is countered by their extensive root system, up to 5 centimeters deep, anchoring the polyph to the loose substrate.

Like its ancestor, The Highland Chori photosynthesizes with its stem and the large leaves near its base. However, it has more features in common with its distance ancestor Crooksoluis yellionuis. In a case of atavism, it now features spiny thorns and tough outer shell over its seeds to help protect against herbivorous muscals such as Amfivioslontus victor and Amfivioslontus polyphagos. These features cause the polyph to grow slightly more slowly than its ancestor, maturing at around 2 and a half months.

The large seed pod, which takes about 3 months to develop, eventually bursts and releases its seeds to be dispersed by the wind. Each seed is coated in small, rigid roots to help the wind carry them far and wide across the mountainous region they reside in. Upon landing, the roots will continue to grow and anchor the polyph into place.