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Published: 2015-09-29 02:38:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 9589; Favourites: 185; Downloads: 0
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Description A new environment with some new species here. This is the first look into this particular biome- hopefully with more to come. All creatures depicted have a photosynthetic component to them - least of all the large plodding walkers, who rely most heavily on grazing for their energy intake. The creatures that resemble flowers are motile, but move less frequently. The long rope-like organism grows at a rapid pace to stake its claim over as much ground area as possible. The large round textures semi-spheres are not phased by this tactic, as they employ an electro-chemical defense over their outer surface to keep the strident ropes at bay.

Each composition is a tip of an iceberg - a momentary and fleeting glimpse into an entire ecosystem. Imagine being dropped into the Amazon rainforest for 5 seconds and only able to snap one picture before being whisked away. Given enough time, I would develop these concepts to their fullest extent. One day, perhaps.
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Comments: 25

MegasquidProductions [2015-10-06 21:08:05 +0000 UTC]

I like this alien biome, along with the amazing animals/plantimals. This is amazing.

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MichaelBeaudry In reply to MegasquidProductions [2015-10-07 18:50:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Rodlox [2015-10-06 15:42:59 +0000 UTC]

excellence.
love these creatures - bioelectricity!Β  and other strategies, each different, all believable.

kudos!

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MichaelBeaudry In reply to Rodlox [2015-10-07 18:50:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I always strive for scientific plausibility.

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ZoPteryx [2015-10-05 22:12:54 +0000 UTC]

Incredible looking organisms! Β The walkers have an almost bivalve-like quality to them, really cool!

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MichaelBeaudry In reply to ZoPteryx [2015-10-07 18:48:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - most of my creatures end up looking like invertebrates of some sort.

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Jdailey1991 [2015-10-05 16:18:26 +0000 UTC]

Uh...how is this paleo?

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Hyrotrioskjan [2015-10-02 20:53:35 +0000 UTC]

Extremely well designed! I love it

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MichaelBeaudry In reply to Hyrotrioskjan [2015-10-05 15:30:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Hyrotrioskjan In reply to MichaelBeaudry [2015-10-05 17:20:26 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome

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sin-and-love [2015-09-30 04:59:45 +0000 UTC]

I like the telescopic leg design.

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Midiaou [2015-09-29 22:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Was wondering when you would come back.. Great way to start again

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MichaelBeaudry In reply to Midiaou [2015-10-02 14:26:18 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it's been too long, I know lol. Thanks!

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Midiaou In reply to MichaelBeaudry [2015-10-02 22:46:59 +0000 UTC]

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Xstor [2015-09-29 21:11:53 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful!!!

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danieljoelnewman [2015-09-29 16:00:01 +0000 UTC]

This is delightfully alien, but entirely believable as an ecosystem. Awesome job!

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MichaelBeaudry In reply to danieljoelnewman [2015-09-29 16:07:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! If you can believe the ecosystem could work, then I've succeeded.

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Abiogenisis [2015-09-29 08:27:23 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent!

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MichaelBeaudry In reply to Abiogenisis [2015-09-29 16:06:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MickMcDee [2015-09-29 07:13:55 +0000 UTC]

really nice. How big are the plodding walkers? Cause when i first saw the pic it seemed to show something at microscopic scale...

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MichaelBeaudry In reply to MickMcDee [2015-09-29 16:06:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! These range from about dog-sized to bear-sized. Good point - I do have some ideas for microscopic ecosystems that I need to explore.

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MickMcDee In reply to MichaelBeaudry [2015-10-01 16:15:08 +0000 UTC]

ok thanks ^^

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sin-and-love [2015-09-29 03:46:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Β It's been so long since you last submitted something that I thought you had died.Β 

Anyway, Since then Ive found a group that you'd be perfect for.Β fantasy-biology.deviantart.com…

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MichaelBeaudry In reply to sin-and-love [2015-09-29 16:03:00 +0000 UTC]

Haha yeah, life has been so busy this year that I've been unable to create almost any art. Thanks for the group recommendation - I'll check it out.

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sin-and-love In reply to MichaelBeaudry [2015-09-29 17:46:42 +0000 UTC]

no prob

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