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== | == macrocystis pyrifera / giant kelp == | ||
The ''macrocystis pyrifera'', also known as giant kelp, is a fast-growing algae. It is known for getting very big in scale in a short time. | |||
===Sensing=== | |||
This plant can easily be perceived through a glass aquarium or something similar. Due to its size, ''macrocystis pyrifera'' can be seen without further tools. | |||
===Communication=== | |||
As the giant kelp is an algae, there is almost no way to communicate with it. One could only change the environment of the plant and wait for a change in its growing behaviour. Besides that, there is a measurable difference in "acoustic behaviour" based on environmental circumstances [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23742336]. In macroscale, they also seem to react to wave exposure [http://www.int-res.com/articles/meps/148/m148p269.pdf]. | |||
===Space=== | |||
The giant kelp can build large "kelp forests" due to its rapid growth (up to 0.3m per day) and can reach almost 45m length. A glass container with cold water is the appropriate living environment. The algae could build the game space instead of being part of it. | |||
===Associations=== | |||
The structure of their leaves could be used as a long-term randomizer or a biologically changing game environment. | |||
===Ethics/ Living Conditions=== | |||
''Macrocystis pyrifera'' thrives in cool water with a temperature below 21 °C. The ground should be rocky and build possible "anchors" for the plant. They reproduce theirselves by spawning eggs, which later grow to new adult plants. | |||
===Logistics=== | |||
Mostly sold as powdered food; seems difficult to buy living instances or eggs. |
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