Name: Kryptaro
Size: Young specimens 3m, older 30-50m
Description: This specimen shown above is of infant age, 30 to 40 years at best. Kryptaros live long lives, up to 800 years and often stay at that age /- 5 to 10 years. Specimens above one century are very rare. The plant is a semi-underwater plant, able to survive the harsh floodings during the Flood Seasons. The Kryptaro plays an important role in the underwater fauna as it's one of the few plants that bloom during this season as the trees take advantage of the local current flows.
Even though their local success [resisting the forces of nature] the plant being dependant on a strong seat in solid rock leaves backsides. Many young specimens are ripped up before they've had a firm grip. The Flood seasons therefore control the inflow of new individuals and thereby naturally contribute to the species "natural selection" process. Although seasons are closely followed the Kryptaros' numbers remain at surplus.
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