Fantastic Biology
Fantastical Biology is an interactive website exploring biological and ecological concepts from Earth through whimsical creatures. Set in an alien world, it features three original organisms interacting within their environment. This site bridges academia and hobby, inspiring science enthusiasts to dive deeper into the fascinating world of biology.
Though Murkmir hosts several biomes, we focus on the gloomy swamps of its southern hemisphere. High water levels and poor soil quality lead to unique plant and animal adaptations. Hover over the arrows to see the interactions between different animals. Click on their names to learn more about their individual behaviors and environmental interactions.
Plant, Prey, Predator Diagram
Drosera Payitha (Dewtrap Tree)
Similar to real life genus drosera (carnvirous plants that use nectar as bait) the dewtrap
trees trick bugs into their flowers to be eaten alive.
The dewtrap tree relies on animals like the honey squid to spread its pollen and seeds to
reproduce effectively.
Honey squids, particularly males, use dewtrap nectar as a primary food source.
Limax Klathi (Honey Squid)
Loosely related to gastropods (the class that includes snails and slugs) the honey squid is
a keystone mutualist.
Honey squids depend on long-tailed mokis to control their population and prevent the
swamp from becoming overcrowded.
Long-tailed mokis are the main predator of honey squids (though they eat other animals,
too.) To defeat the honey squids’ mucus, they use their long claws instead of their teeth.
Dendeles Vulpecula (Long-tailed Moki)
Similar to the real life taxonomy family of procyonidae (racoons, ringtails, etc) the
long-tailed moki is a keystone predator who uses its long claws to take out difficult prey.