Changes: Mosswine Ecology

Latest revision as of 07:12, 2 May 2016

Disclaimer:

This is merely a plausible explanation for the monster(s) in this article, and may or may not be considered canon to the series.

In-Game Information

Wild pigs covered in moss and fungus. Sometimes mushrooms can even be found growing on them. Their meat is known as a delicacy. Though normally docile, they will charge at a hunter if angered.

Taxonomy

Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Mosswine
Species: Mosswine

Distant relatives of the Bullfango, Mosswine are a Herbivore that can be described as unusual to some.

Habitat Range

Mosswine have been observed in Forest and Hills, Old Jungle, Old Swamp, Jungle, Swamp, Great Forest, Gorge, Highland, Dawnwind Valley, and Dark Veil Forest.

Ecological Niche

Quite low in the food chain, Mosswine serve as an easy food source to predators. Their trademark moss and mushrooms growing on their back is both natural camouflage and an emergency food source.

Biological Adaptations

Mosswine possess a short, stout nose that has a keen sense of smell and helps dig up mushrooms and roots. Mosswine's only form of self-defense is the bony armored plate on their forehead. They will ram enemies as a last resort, and, although it causes little actual damage, is a source of endless discontent by hunters. Mosswine also grow moss and mushrooms on their backs, with which they have a symbiotic relationship.

Behavior

Mosswine are quite calm in nature until threatened by a predator. If attacked, Mosswine will charge a foe in attempt to protect themselves.

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-'''Disclaimer:'''  This is merely a plausible explanation for the monster(s) in this article, and should not be considered canon.
 ==In-Game Information==
+[[File:MHFU-Mosswine Icon.png|60px|left]]Wild pigs covered in moss and fungus. Sometimes mushrooms can even be found growing on them. Their meat is known as a delicacy. Though normally docile, they will charge at a hunter if angered.
-Wild pigs covered in moss and fungus. Sometimes you will even find mushrooms growing on them. Their meat is known as a delicacy. Though normally docile, they will charge you if angered.
 ==Taxonomy==
+*Order: Artiodactyla
+*Family: Mosswine
+*Species: Mosswine
+Distant relatives of the [[Bullfango]], Mosswine are a [[Herbivore]] that can be described as unusual to some.
-Mosswine fall in the category of herbivorous Pelagus. They are in the same genus as bullfango, although far less aggressive.
 ==Habitat Range==
+Mosswine have been observed in [[Forest and Hills]], [[Old Jungle]], [[Old Swamp]], [[Jungle]], [[Swamp]], [[Great Forest]], [[Gorge]], [[Highland]], [[Dawnwind Valley]], and [[Dark Veil Forest]].
-Mosswine can be observed in any climate that supports a large amount of plantlife. They are most commonly found in the jungle, forest & hills, and Sea of Trees. Given their small stature, they most likely need areas of dense vegitation to hide them from larger predators. The appear to have almost no adaptations to survive in extreme hot or cold areas, and that lack of grasses and shrubs in those areas would offer little sustanance for Mosswine.
 ==Ecological Niche==
-A lowly herbivore. Mosswine serve as an easy food source to predators and a constant nuisance to hunters. Their trademark moss and mushrooms growing on their back is both natural camouflage and an emergency food source.
+Quite low in the food chain, Mosswine serve as an easy food source to predators. Their trademark moss and mushrooms growing on their back is both natural camouflage and an emergency food source.
 ==Biological Adaptations==
-Mosswine possess a short, stout nose that has a keen sense of smell and helps dig up mushrooms and roots. Mosswine's only form of self defense is the bony armored plate on their forehead. They will ram enemies as a last resort, and although it causes little actual damage, is a source of endless discontent by hunters. Mosswine also grow moss and mushrooms on their backs witch they have a symbiotic relation with it. The moss and mushrooms that grow on Mosswine feed on the wast produces that the Mosswine produced and in return they give the Mosswine nutrients they need, also it helps the Mosswine to better hide them from predators. Mosswine can run quickly when they need to, but are often viewed as quite slow.
+Mosswine possess a short, stout nose that has a keen sense of smell and helps dig up mushrooms and roots. Mosswine's only form of self-defense is the bony armored plate on their forehead. They will ram enemies as a last resort, and, although it causes little actual damage, is a source of endless discontent by hunters. Mosswine also grow moss and mushrooms on their backs, with which they have a symbiotic relationship.
 ==Behavior==
+Mosswine are quite calm in nature until threatened by a predator. If attacked, Mosswine will charge a foe in attempt to protect themselves.
-Mosswine are gentle creatures by nature. Males are typically loners, but family groups will band together, if only for strength in numbers. Mosswine are also very timid, running from large predators. They do, however, possess one aggressive bone in their body. Mosswine will sometimes take to ramming an enemy in a fruitless defensive tactic. Mosswine young will instinctively hide in dense brush at the first sign of danger. Mosswine will squeal loudly as a form of communication.
 [[Category:Monster Ecology]]
 [[Category:Herbivore Ecology]]