| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Species | Symphon macaron |
| Attitude | Passive |
| Type | Anchored |
| Category | Sponges |
| Biome | Plateaus |
| Plantable | Yes |
| Scan Tool | Bioscanner |
The Macaron Sponge is an anchored Lifeform.
Appearance
The Macaron Sponge is a flat blue fin-like lifeform with purple surrounding its edges. It has a pink/orange disc on top that is used for feeding.
Obtaining
The Macaron Sponge can be cut with a Survival Multitool to obtain Fibrous Pulp.
It will regrow after a while, allowing to be harvested again. Additionally, Macaron Sponges can be grown in a Growbed.
Recipe
| Machine | Ingredients | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat Builder | 3x Fibrous Pulp | Macaron Sponge |
Databank Entry
Symphon macaron. A sponge that has developed a disc of flagellated feeding cells. Named for the dessert sandwich cookie (not available in current fabricator settings).
- Hardened plates: Instead of a sponge's normal inner and outer layers, the macaron develops two hard plates of pinacoderm. These anchor the feeding disc to a holdfast.
- Feeding disc: The sponge's mesohyl (internal jelly) has specialized into feeding disc, with tentacled cells that pull particles from the surrounding seawater. This leaves the delicate jelly vulnerable to predators and parasites.
- Hostage exchange: The feeding disc hosts the larvae of sponge-eating organisms in its pores. By providing a shelter and habitat for their young, the macaron may buy itself a degree of safety and defense. (These larvae are themselves tempting prey for many species).
- Unusual protein expression: Many of the cells in the feeding disc express proteins also found in the hosted larvae. This may be a recognition signal to attract the desired species.
ASSESSMENT: Inedible despite name. Await further updates.
Source: Scan a Macaron Sponge
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