Nanocalvus ardus

Nanocalvus ardus
Creator	D̜͙̟͉ìn̨̹o̬̗C̼̮̣͡óaͅt͜
Information
Status	Extant
Zones	E, G
Roles	Producer
Classification
Genus	Nanocalvus
Species	Nanocalvus ardus
Evolution
Date	August 29th, 2019
Ancestor	Nanocalvus zephyrum
Descendants	No results

Nanocalvus zephyrum drifting upwards from Zones 13 and 25 encountered a new problem; less moisture in the atmosphere. Nanocalvus ardus developed in response to this issue. It has evolved a form of dormancy, using up its water much less quickly. During rains it speeds up its metabolism, growth, and reproduction. Rain brings them down to the ground. After the ground dries N. ardus on the ground will be picked up by winds and cease growth and reproduction to retain enough moisture to survive until another rain.

Nanocalvus ardus is half a micrometer (0.5μm) in diameter. Reproduction and growth are more variable. Reproduction can occur every ten to fifteen (10-15) minutes when conditions are good but they can grow so slowly that it would take them months in a dry, dormant state.

Nanocalvus ardus is a methanotroph and phototroph. The cell has a cell membrane, a cell wall, loose genetic material in the cytoplasm, and enzymes.