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Here you can see three species of Valvoricta: www.deviantart.com/macheemi/ar…

Valvoricta is an aquatic, mostly filter-feeding taxum from the planet Temere: www.deviantart.com/macheemi/ar…

1. Niveonassa microphaga - A small creature living on the bottom of shallow seas. It has its ,,beak" open in a way so it can catch microorganisms and organic matter falling from above- the marine snow.

In need it can quickly swim away. There are cases of these creatures being almost completely buried in the organic matter with just the beak sticking out of it. It is about 10 cm long.

2. Divina divina - A species of valvoricta which evolved swimming in almost serpentlike way, only it undulates its body up and down, unlike serpents. This one is about one meter long, and it is adapted for catching macroscopic zooplankton- it actively searches for it and other very small creatures in the detritus on the seafloor. As you can see from other species of Valvoricta, their ,,,feathers" located on the sides of their beaks, which are packed with sensory cells, are very versatile and create a variety of forms. In this species they evolved into two tentacle like appendages used for digging through the detritus along with a pair of similarly modified pectoral fins.
The other pair of the sensory feathers stayed the same for sensing food and smelling. The animal produces a substance, near its egg chamber opening which is toxic and is known to cause confusion in organisms, which get nearby this swimmer. It is a neurotoxin. Not a lethal one, but in certain species it can cause severe reaction and leave permanent consequences in the animal's nervous system.

3. Acanthotergum tripodum - This animal is an inhabitant of the ocean floor. Unlike most Valvoricta, this species evolved predatory lifestyle. Its two pairs of gnathopodes along with the two rostrum evolved into a mouth with long and sharp teeth resembling spikes used for catching small creatures living in the ocean floor or which are swimming by, searching for food. It lures its prey with its sensory feathers not only used for smelling and sensing vibrations and electric field of the prey, but which also emit a smell to attract other animals and trick them into thinking there is a snack waiting for them.
The segment of the animals tail evolved into long spikes for protection from larger predators. The anal and pectoral fins also evolved spikes, but these are used as a tripod. Measures up to 20 centimetres.

Description
Merry christmas to everybody!

Here you can see three species of Valvoricta: www.deviantart.com/macheemi/ar…

Valvoricta is an aquatic, mostly filter-feeding taxum from the planet Temere: www.deviantart.com/macheemi/ar…

1. Niveonassa microphaga - A small creature living on the bottom of shallow seas. It has its ,,beak" open in a way so it can catch microorganisms and organic matter falling from above- the marine snow.

In need it can quickly swim away. There are cases of these creatures being almost completely buried in the organic matter with just the beak sticking out of it. It is about 10 cm long.

2. Divina divina - A species of valvoricta which evolved swimming in almost serpentlike way, only it undulates its body up and down, unlike serpents. This one is about one meter long, and it is adapted for catching macroscopic zooplankton- it actively searches for it and other very small creatures in the detritus on the seafloor. As you can see from other species of Valvoricta, their ,,,feathers" located on the sides of their beaks, which are packed with sensory cells, are very versatile and create a variety of forms. In this species they evolved into two tentacle like appendages used for digging through the detritus along with a pair of similarly modified pectoral fins.
The other pair of the sensory feathers stayed the same for sensing food and smelling. The animal produces a substance, near its egg chamber opening which is toxic and is known to cause confusion in organisms, which get nearby this swimmer. It is a neurotoxin. Not a lethal one, but in certain species it can cause severe reaction and leave permanent consequences in the animal's nervous system.

3. Acanthotergum tripodum - This animal is an inhabitant of the ocean floor. Unlike most Valvoricta, this species evolved predatory lifestyle. Its two pairs of gnathopodes along with the two rostrum evolved into a mouth with long and sharp teeth resembling spikes used for catching small creatures living in the ocean floor or which are swimming by, searching for food. It lures its prey with its sensory feathers not only used for smelling and sensing vibrations and electric field of the prey, but which also emit a smell to attract other animals and trick them into thinking there is a snack waiting for them.
The segment of the animals tail evolved into long spikes for protection from larger predators. The anal and pectoral fins also evolved spikes, but these are used as a tripod. Measures up to 20 centimetres.