"form a front" That doesn't seem quite the right use of military technology.
Given how big the herds can get, especially in the bigger estimates, life would surely be difficult for the alpha male. Are the alpha males short-lived in their "reigns"? Do stealthier males manage to sneak past his notice and mate with the females? Do the females deliberately sneak away from the herd to meet with other males?
Given how big the herds can get, especially in the bigger estimates, life would surely be difficult for the alpha male. Are the alpha males short-lived in their "reigns"? Do stealthier males manage to sneak past his notice and mate with the females? Do the females deliberately sneak away from the herd to meet with other males?
| QUOTE (Coolsteph @ Apr 5 2021, 12:38 AM) |
| "form a front" That doesn't seem quite the right use of military technology. Given how big the herds can get, especially in the bigger estimates, life would surely be difficult for the alpha male. Are the alpha males short-lived in their "reigns"? Do stealthier males manage to sneak past his notice and mate with the females? Do the females deliberately sneak away from the herd to meet with other males? |
Okay, how should I word it then?
Also, I imagine all of those things you said about the herd are probably right. Females may sneak away from the herd to breed with males who try to sneak in. While the constant battle with challengers means the alpha often only controls the breeding rights of their herd for a moderate period of time.
Could you add that detail to the mating system in the description? Otherwise, one might assume the alpha male can actually successfully secure mating rights all the time for a herd of up to 80 individuals. Even elephant seals (the males are about 3.6 m, like the lower estimate here) only have a harem of 40-50 females. (or 30-100: information is conflicting.)
I just noticed it had a size range in the template, which is rare. Since sexually dimorphic species are split up in template information (see Dappershell), I recommend giving separate average size stats for males and females.
This post has been edited by Coolsteph: Apr 5 2021, 09:35 AM
I just noticed it had a size range in the template, which is rare. Since sexually dimorphic species are split up in template information (see Dappershell), I recommend giving separate average size stats for males and females.
This post has been edited by Coolsteph: Apr 5 2021, 09:35 AM
| QUOTE (Coolsteph @ Apr 5 2021, 09:09 AM) |
| Could you add that detail to the mating system in the description? Otherwise, one might assume the alpha male can actually successfully secure mating rights all the time for a herd of up to 80 individuals. Even elephant seals (the males are about 3.6 m, like the lower estimate here) only have a harem of 40-50 females. (or 30-100: information is conflicting.) I just noticed it had a size range in the template, which is rare. Since sexually dimorphic species are split up in template information (see Dappershell), I recommend giving separate average size stats for males and females, |
Alright, I’ll add the information about the mating system.
Well the females are the ones 3.6 meters long while males are 4 meters. I’ll try to look at the Dappershell for reference then.
| QUOTE (OviraptorFan @ Apr 5 2021, 10:05 AM) | ||
Alright, I’ll add the information about the mating system. Well the females are the ones 3.6 meters long while males are 4 meters. I’ll try to look at the Dappershell for reference then. |
Coolsteph okay so I added the mating system in, and the sexual dimorphism, but you still haven't answered how I should rewrite the "form a front" bit and I would like to know what I should do.
"will form a front" How about: "several Hornbosses shall lunge out of formation to attack the predators".
| QUOTE (Coolsteph @ Apr 9 2021, 08:56 AM) |
| "will form a front" How about: "several Hornbosses shall lunge out of formation to attack the predators". |
Made the edit.
| QUOTE |
| The other was their green coloration, which had them stick out like a sore thumb in open habitats. |
If they are no longer green then they should not be able to do Photosynthesis anymore. You should note this and remove Photosynthesis from it's diet. This also means they no longer get a boost of energy when in sunlight.
| QUOTE (Hydromancerx @ Apr 9 2021, 08:26 PM) | ||
If they are no longer green then they should not be able to do Photosynthesis anymore. You should note this and remove Photosynthesis from it's diet. This also means they no longer get a boost of energy when in sunlight. |
Its pigmentation actually allows it to continue performing photosynthesis. Anthocyanins (the purple) do not block the light its green chloroplasts use. Think about plants in real life with purple leaves.
| QUOTE (Disgustedorite @ Apr 9 2021, 07:24 PM) | ||||
Its pigmentation actually allows it to continue performing photosynthesis. Anthocyanins (the purple) do not block the light its green chloroplasts use. Think about plants in real life with purple leaves. |
He should mention that then. In the past it was assumed if they lost their green they were no longer photosythetic.
| QUOTE (Hydromancerx @ Apr 9 2021, 10:55 PM) | ||||||
He should mention that then. In the past it was assumed if they lost their green they were no longer photosythetic. |
It IS mentioned in their description! As shown here.
"...as their bodies have become purple in color due to abundant anthocyanins in their tissues which help them better blend in with the environment."
I can probably include the fact their anthocyanins help with photosynthesis though.
They do not help with photosynthesis, they simply do not interfere.
| QUOTE (Disgustedorite @ Apr 10 2021, 01:21 AM) |
| They do not help with photosynthesis, they simply do not interfere. |
That is not what I meant dorite
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