Sagan 4

Is it a plant? No, it’s a worm! Meet the Bambelura created by Kingacer.

The bambelura has split from its ancestor, the stained bloomworm. The two big leaves have split into four to capture even more sunlight and its eyestalk has become longer so the bambelin can see them from an even longer distance.It has also learned a new trick: It is able to wave its eyestalk, wich seems to attract the bambelin so they can come and pollinate the bambelura. The young worms can now walk on four legs so they are faster and their eyestalk is upright so they can see everything better. It has spread to Nuke Rainforest.

For some reason the forum is running faster and I haven’t done anything different so I’m going to cross my fingers that it will continue to work while I find new hosting. I know I haven’t done a feature in awhile so here is my pick for this week.
The Clickworm by Russ1

The clickworm has replaced its ancestor. The main evolutionary pressure was predation from the mantiskipper. As a result, they have evolved three new ways to escape their adversary. Firstly, they have become almost nocturnal as this is the safest time to feed. So during the day-time when they are at risk they have evolved an optional form of camouflage. The clickworm now secretes a sticky substance from its body and at dawn, they take bits of plant matter and stick it all over themselves with only their eyes showing. Then they settle down in the same sort of material as they are wearing and ‘sleep’ out the day. Although their bodies switch off for this period, their eyes are still sending impulses to the brain. If movement is detected, then an impulse is sent straight to the brain and the worm wakes up.
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Yes, it was an April Fool’s joke. Sagan 4 is not closing though it might seem like it with our slow forum. The project will continue and I will be looking for a new host. Hopefully we can get the forum back to a good condition.

Due to forum problems and lack of funds to change hosts, I regret to inform you that the Sagan 4 project is closing down. The wiki will stay in place to hold all the information. Thank you for your support of this project.