Statoplacophora by doublejota on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Statoplacophora is one of the five classes of the phylum Radioscriptora. The colonies have drones with extremely specialized shapes, which when arranged in a certain way, generate a filtration structure. Drones make water flow using the movements of their rows of fins and trap plankton with their spines.

To maintain this position, each drone has a very complex system of dozens of statocysts that provide them with precise spatial information. Thousands of tiny fins placed in rows keep them static in a specific position. At the same time, each drone is aware of the position of the rest of the drones using radio wave communication.

At the slightest hint of danger, all drones will swim quickly to hide inside the armored digestive module (miterosome) and seal the entrance with a specialized drone.