ARRAKIS Biology 1100 Peter Chen Summer 2011 Arrakis

ARRAKIS Biology 1100 Peter Chen Summer 2011

Arrakis was discovered about 10 years ago.

Pictures of Arrakis from space probe “Millennium” n n There are only 2 to 4 hours of prime light. Temperature during the day about 90 F and in the night can rich below freezing.

Project 06/29 is the ecosystem in North-West hemisphere of Arrakis

Ambrelosia Plant n n Coverage for the lake Slow growth-rate in order to conserve energy Most energy goes into nutrient-rich seed pods Food for Phantom Worms

Phantom Worms n n n Females glow Nearly all the Phantom Worms eaten by Lumanati are male It is food for Flank Fish, and Turcoons

Flank Fish n n The fish has electroreceptor cells along its body They are about 1 foot long and skinny They eat Phantom Worms The female fish lay from 100 -150 eggs

Lumanati n n n Grows on the shoreline of the lake Use phosphorescent mechanism to attract prey It is carnivore Eats Phantom Worms It is the only light source beside the volcanic rays

Stalkinger Spider n n It lives on or near Luminati plant It paralyzes its prey by injecting neurotoxins Eats Turcoons by injecting digestive enzymes Uses Turcoons body as eggs incubator

Turcoon n n It is blind omnivores Covered with hair like sensors They eat Luminati, Phantom Worms, Flank Fish eggs Prey to Stalkinger Spider

Interaction between those species