Macaron Sponge

 | Property | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Species** | *Symphon macaron* | | **Attitude** | Passive | | **Type** | Anchored | | **Category** | Sponges | | **Biome** | Plateaus | | **Plantable** | Yes |-| **Scan Tool** | Bioscanner |+| **Scan Requirement** | Bioscanner |   ![Macaron Sponge](Macaron Sponge.png)  -The **Macaron Sponge** is an anchored Lifeform.+The **Macaron Sponge** is an anchored lifeform found in the Plateaus biome.   ## Recipe  +The Macaron Sponge can be crafted and placed using the Habitat Builder.+  | Machine | Ingredients | Result | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Habitat Builder | 3x Fibrous Pulp | Macaron Sponge |   ## 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.+The Macaron Sponge is a flat, blue, fin-like lifeform with purple coloring surrounding its edges. It features a pink/orange disc on top that is used for feeding.   ## Harvesting  -The Macaron Sponge can be cut with a Survival Multitool to obtain Fibrous Pulp.+The Macaron Sponge can be cut with a Survival Multitool to obtain Fibrous Pulp. It will regrow after a while, allowing it to be harvested again. Additionally, Macaron Sponges can be grown in a Growbed.  -It will regrow after a while, allowing to be harvested again. Additionally, Macaron Sponges can be grown in a Growbed.-  ## 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).   1. **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.-2. **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.+2. **Feeding disc**: The sponge's mesohyl (internal jelly) has specialized into a feeding disc, with tentacled cells that pull particles from the surrounding seawater. This leaves the delicate jelly vulnerable to predators and parasites. 3. **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). 4. **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*+  ## Gallery   ### In Game  -![Macaron Sponges in the Plateaus.](Macaron Sponge 1.png)-![Bioluminescence at night.](Macaron Sponge night.png)-![A large cluster of Macaron Sponges](Macaron Sponge 2.png)+![Macaron Sponges in the Plateaus](Macaron Sponge 1.png)+*Macaron Sponges in the Plateaus.*+ +![Bioluminescence at night](Macaron Sponge night.png)+*Bioluminescence at night.*+ +![A large cluster of Macaron Sponges](Macaron Sponge 2.png)+*A large cluster of Macaron Sponges*