Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name:
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Y
Creator?: Y

Ancestor:
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Shrank, Coloration, Hindleg relocation
• Internal?: Ear-eye disconnection,
• Behavioral/Mental?:

Are Changes Realistic?:
New Genus Needed?: (If yes, list why)

Habitat:
Type?: 2/2
Flavor?: 3/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N/A

Size:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Within range?: Y
Exception?: N/A

Support:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?: N/A

Diet:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?: N/A
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A

Respiration:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Reproduction:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Description:
Length?:Good
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?: N/A

Opinion: Approved

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name:
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Y
Creator?: Y

Ancestor:
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Coloration, Size, Claw growth
• Internal?: Torpor
• Behavioral/Mental?: Fossorial

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: Y

Habitat:
Type?: 1/2
Flavor?: 2/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N

Size:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Within range?: Y ( 80 cm -> 40 cm)
Exception?: N/A

Support:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?: N/A

Diet:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Transition Rule?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y

Respiration:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Reproduction:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Description:
Length?: Y
Capitalized correctly?: N
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?: N/A

Status: Approved

Nice

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name:
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Y
Creator?: Y

Ancestor:
Listed?:
What changes?:

• External?: Coloration, Wings, Front limbs, Wrinkles, Snout
• Internal?:
• Behavioral/Mental?: Songs

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: Done

Habitat:
Type?: 2/2
Flavor?: 2/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N

Size:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Within range?: N/A
Exception?: N/A

Support:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?: N/A

Diet:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?: N/A
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y

Respiration:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Reproduction:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Description:
Length?: Y
Capitalized correctly?: N
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?: N/A

Status: Approved

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name:
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Y
Creator?: Y

Ancestor:
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Coloration, Featherless body, Leathery scales,
• Internal?:
• Behavioral/Mental?: Pack hunting,

Are Changes Realistic?:
New Genus Needed?: Done

Habitat:
Type?: 2/2
Flavor?: 3/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N/A

Size:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Within range?: Y
Exception?: N/A

Support:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Diet:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y

Respiration:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Reproduction:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Description:
Length?: Good
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?: N/A

Opinion: Approved

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name:
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Y
Creator?: Y

Ancestor:
Listed?:
What changes?:

• External?: Coloration, wings, legs, buoyancy
• Internal?:
• Behavioral/Mental?:

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: Y

Habitat:
Type?: 1/2
Flavor?: 2/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N

Size:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Within range?: Y ( 40 cm -> 60 cm)
Exception?: N/A

Support:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?: N/A

Diet:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Transition Rule?: Y ( Omnivore -> Scavanger)
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y

Respiration:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Reproduction:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Description:
Length?: Y
Capitalized correctly?: N
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?: N/A

Status: Approved

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name:
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Y
Creator?: Y

Ancestor:
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Smaller size
• Internal?:
• Behavioral/Mental?: Nesting change

Are Changes Realistic?:
New Genus Needed?: N

Habitat:
Type?: 1/2
Flavor?: 1/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N/A

Size:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Within range?: Y
Exception?: N/A

Support:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Diet:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Transition Rule?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y

Respiration:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Reproduction:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Description:
Length?: Alright
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?: N/A

Opinion: Approved

Alright then

The art is missing the gen number

I'm approving as is with the original art

QUOTE (Nergali @ Nov 2 2021, 11:32 PM)

Trivia: Despite being 26 cm long, the Phantomuki was absorbed into the Frabuki genus.

Oh...

Probably need to fix that

Oh neat!

Alright not bad then

Still a WIP?

Nice and vicious

Can I get a bit more on how the sexual reproduction developed?

Looks good

Ayy, love the updates

I see no reason not to approve these now

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name:
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Y
Creator?: Y

Ancestor:
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Coloration, keratin sheath, abundant spikes, spots
• Internal?:
• Behavioral/Mental?: Burrowing, Loss of harem

Are Changes Realistic?:
New Genus Needed?: Y

Habitat:
Type?: 1/2
Flavor?: 1/2
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N/A

Size:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Within range?: Y (10 cm -> 20 cm)
Exception?: N/A

Support:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?: Y

Diet:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?: N/A
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A

Respiration:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?: N/A

Reproduction:
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?: Different pooling locations but same principle

Description:
Length?: Good
Capitalized correctly?: y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?: N/A

Status: Pending Genus

Colonialballs (Cologlobus spp.)

Creator: MNIDJM
Ancestor: Colonialball, Island Colonialball
Habitat: Global
Size: 2 cm to 10 cm Wide spheres
Support: Cell Wall (Cellulose)
Diet: Photosynthesis
Respiration: Passive (Stomata)
Thermoregulation: Ectotherm
Reproduction: Super Fast Asexual Budding, Very Resistant Spores

The colonialball genus group replaced its ancestors the [[colonialball]] and [[Island Colonialball|island colonialball]]. Their main distinguishing feature is their forming of large buoyant colonies that drift on the currents, passively photosynthesizing. Most colonialballs are descendants of the island colonialballs which, thanks to their root-like nodules providing anchorage points for nitrogen-fixing microbes, have diversified to all major temperate and tropical marine waterways on the planet. A few members of the genus are derived from more primitive basal colonialballs, which eke out existences in isolated pockets in areas their relatives have not yet reached, such as low oxygen wetlands or freshwater ecoregions. They have limited tolerances to freezing, so are not generally found in polar environments unless as part of a large colony of other flora.

Within their molted bodies is a small amount of fresh water which they have separated from the surrounding salt water in order to make themselves lighter than it, as well as to supply their photosynthetic functions. While colonies of non open ocean species rarely grow very large due to predation or weather, some rare ones can be found almost reaching the size of small islands. However at these sizes individuals deep within the mass tend to die out due to being unable to photosynthesize, eventually resulting in the colonies breaking up. Separated colonies are able to adhere to each other if currents keep them in contact long enough. Their roots and purple masses will eventually fuse, allowing for nutrient exchange between the colonies. Open ocean species, which have a greater likelihood of reaching large sizes, have developed adaptations which help keep this down. Once cutoff from sunlight, these masses will atrophy all structures save for those meant for structural support, kept alive through the shared nutrient exchanges. These connective tissues are strong enough to hold them together at large sizes, but can be broken by heavy storms. Their adhering abilities make them excellent symbiots for [[Symbioraft Diaminet|diaminet]] or other colonies.

They all reproduce via either producing spores which join the plankton that surrounds them, or by having various individual orbs fall off and start new colonies. Genetic exchange does occur, but primarily between fused colonies, which allow for gene exchange through horizontal gene transfer. Large, old colonies tend to be the most genetically diverse for this reason, which allows for greater adaptive potential.

Integrated species
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* [[Colonialball]]
* [[Island Colonialball]]

Toxiglobes (Toxiglobus spp.)

Creator: MNIDJM
Ancestor: Double-Banded Toxiglobe, Pioneer Toxiglobe, Pioneer Poisonglobe
Habitat: Global
Size: 1 - 10 cm Wide
Support: Cell Wall (Cellulose)
Diet: Photosynthesis
Respiration: Passive (Stomata)
Thermoregulation: Ectotherm
Reproduction: Asexual: Very Resistant Spores, Super Fast Asexual Budding; Sexual: Spores

The '''toxiglobe''' genus group replaced its ancestors the [[Double-Banded Toxiglobe]], [[Pioneer Toxiglobe]], and [[Pioneer Poisonglobe]. They derive their names from a glyphosate-base cytotoxin that they produce that is deadly towards [[plents]]. Its toxin inhibits the production of folates and aromatic amino acids at the cellular level, causing cellular death. Plents will first to develop large raw patches of dead flesh in the digestive system, but eventually the toxin spreads thru the circulatory system and are readily taken up by other tissues, leading to death. Other kingdoms are less affected, and as a consequence, they are a favored food staple for many herbivourous Carpozoa species. Strength of the toxin can vary among the multiple species, though those descendant of the pioneer poisonglobe have the most potent varieties.

They can be found in terrestrial environments types that have access to sunlight, however they will favor climates with at least moderate amounts of precipitation. Most have primitive quasi-root nodules that keep them rooted in the soil, allowing them access to groundwater, which let them grow in mildly arid climates such as grasslands, woodlands, and montane ecosystems. Those descended from the double-banded toxiglobe not directly descended from the pioneer toxiglobe however have less developed quasi-root systems, leaving them restricted to areas where moisture is near the soil surface. These species are found in marshlands, riparians, beaches, and generally in and around sources of abundant water. They can be found on all continents, but the greatest diversity of species are found in Darwin and Drake.

Reproduction is done primarily through the production of spores, which will be carried through the water off to other locations for them to implant. Their spores are haploid, and usually produce offspring through self-mating, however occasionally spores of other parents will hybridize, facilitating an increase in genetic diversity. They will reproduce based off environmental factors, such as sustained warmer periods or, especially for the terrestrial species, after heavy rain.Those with more developed nodule systems will occasionally produce buds off of their nodules, creating networks that allow exchange of nutrients across distances.

Integrated Species
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* [[Double-Banded Toxiglobe]]
* [[Pioneer Toxiglobe]]
* [[Pioneer Poisonglobe]]

QUOTE (OviraptorFan @ Aug 29 2021, 08:59 PM)

Wait, why was this approved? Disgustedorite and Coolsteph had pointed some things out that need to be addressed and almost everyone has agreed this should be a new genus. I think the taxon was approved too soon.

It was agreed that a change in genus can be addressed by the Taxonomy team and it wasn’t a larger enough issue to delay over

Ukrith (Uktocurro ossolacerti)

Creator: MNIDJM
Ancestor: Bipedal Uktank (Uktodromeus slarti)
Habitat: Drake Plains, Drake Chaparral, Drake High Grassland, Drake Rocky, Drake Volcanic, Slarti Polar Riparian Riparian, Yokto Temperate Riparian
Size: 40 cm Tall
Support: Internal (Muscular Hydrostats)
Diet: Adult: Herbivore (Pioneeroots, Marbleflora, Snotflora)
Respiration: Active (Shell Gills)
Thermoregulation: Heterotherm (Basking, Muscle-Generated Heat)
Reproduction: Sexual, Two Genders, Eggs

The Ukrith split from their ancestors and have adapted to life in the more temperate plains. Their largest adaptation is to their legs. Each of their legs has the ancestral vertical and horizontal ring-shaped muscles, which support its weight like stacking tires. These muscles have bands of tissue reinforced with calcium carbonate that help keep them upright, in a convergent adaptation with the uksapo. However they have also begun to develop a ball-and-socket like appendage to their legs. This newer addition to their leg anatomy is mostly made out of hardened, modified leg muscle, reinforced with calcium carbonate, and connecting to an undergirdle that is acting like a quasi-pelvis. While this in not as advanced as the analogs in carpozoa or other mancerexia, it is functional enough to give them a considerable advantage over the less specialized uktanks. Their back limb is further adapted to bipedalism, acting as a stabilizing rudder and as a counterbalance.

Due to the porous nature of their ancestors' skin, they have begun to develop adaptions to fend off frostbite during the colder months of the year. To combat this, they will regularly journey towards more temperate climates during the depths of winter in the northern latitudes, however this is not always enough. To combat this, the adults have evolved a thicker epidermis, allowing for greater water retention and less susceptibility to freezing. Their gas exchange holes on their shells have also migrated towards the crevices of the shell. Their upward direction make water retention in the shell easier.

While they spend much of their adult lives out of water, they still must return to shallow water to lay their eggs. They will lay their eggs directly into the water, where the young stay until they are large enough to survive on land. They prefer to lay their eggs in brackish to freshwater waterways, and will regularly journey to the riverbanks to lay their eggs. In a pinch, a pond or oasis will also work, though these don't always work out, as they have a habit of freezing over or drying out before the young are ready to leave the confines of their hatchery. Eggs that have frozen over have developed internal mechanisms that allow for limited protection from the cold. The developing embryos will slow their development until more favorable conditions allow for further progression. To ensure some survive, females will lay hundreds of thousands of eggs in multiple spots over a breeding season, increasing the likelihood that at least some will survive to adulthood. Of those hundreds of thousands, on average about 1 percent will survive to hatch, and of those, about 1 percent will survive to reproduce.

What about the other symbiotes?