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Published: 2018-07-08 02:08:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 8481; Favourites: 360; Downloads: 0
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In some environments, it's hard to tell the difference between genders and species. Organisms share genetic material more easily on this planet, and that leads to some complicated taxonomy. In this case, we see a group of aquatic creatures acting as nurses for a seemingly endless field of eggs. But the network of underwater chambers in which they reside is in fact another living creature. By some categorizations, it would be considered the female of the species - it produces and to some extent nourishes the field of eggs, some of which mature to be gigantic network-chambers themselves. Whether this is an extreme example of sexual dimorphism, or the result of some sort of horizontal gene transfer is a matter of conjecture at this point.Related content
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Stunning detail and depth to this - absolutely mesmerizing to look at just draws the eye and keeps on pulling you in. I have been looking through your gallery and hope you continue to post more about your various species- you have a lovely attention to things organic. As a biologist it's really wonderful to see in such an artistic way!Β
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Great piece but don't want to be there when they hatch!!!
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And, of course, the penciling details are amazing. I know well how long that sort of meticulous work takes. Well done.
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I love the idea that this is actually two distinct species that have developed a reproductive cycle based on horizontal gene transfer. I wonder if at some point they would share so much genetic material that they would actually become one species, or would they have some method of sequestering certain segments of their genes so that they remain distinct.
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I'm having thoughts about the cosmos existing in the same fashion.. It would be very hard to prove or disapprove a claim that states - our big bang is a dimensional cell, in which other cells exist in, and its also just a cell in some other cell. In some sense, all this fractal idea of computer calculations, could possibly be a likely scenario for the whole of existance. I have wondered about what that would mean and how it should change my actions in life, but i dont think it changes anything. In case the claim is true, id say that the old stories of god and eden and "the way" and all the religions gain very high amount of energy. Because belief seems to be one of the few special things in life, that transcends reality as it is.. I would even say that, it could become a very rationally realistlic way to become a believer of god. I dream of a time where all our ideas and realities come together to join in the .. life ..Β
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You're welcome!!
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This reminds me of some scenes from Berserk. Great work.Β
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Thank you! I'm gonna have to check that out.
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Finally, someone drew a picture of my ovaries.
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It was very difficult to obtain the endoscope video from your doctor, but in the end I think it was worth it.
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I would get depressed if I actually kept track of the hours, but it was off and on for about two months.
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I'm amazed at the amount of detail in this
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Thanks! Llamas are always appreciated.
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You're welcome!
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Great composition and a amazing work with details. BeautifulΒ Β
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Wow! Great idea and so much detail! It's nice to see that you're active again.
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Thanks! Life got really hectic for a while, but I'm back now.
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Fascinating and beautiful.Β I enjoyΒ your scientific discussion as much as the detail and value gradation in your art.
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I appreciate it! I always wonder how often people actually read the descriptions.
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Thank you very much!
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Thank you! I was gobsmacked by how many hours of my life went into it lol.
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