Novus lacerta

Here it is! My own brand-new species! I don't care if it's realistic or not. I just finally got the idea out of my head. But I still think it's somewhat possible (when I rule the Earth).

The Novus lacerta is basically my mascot Common Swordsman turned real (ish). Below is a somewhat detailed explanation of how its new systems work. If you are confused, just ask me and I can explain it.

Muscles: The only muscles in the body are the heart, stomach, vocal chords, and hydraulic diaphragms. Diaphragms function by contracting into one side of the bone-like piston chamber, forcing fluid through that side’s motor tube while simultaneously drawing fluid into the other side. Outlets on the piston chamber act as precise relieves to better control the motor tubes’ movement. Stiff cartilage attached between the motor tubes act as bones, providing precise support for the motor tubes to move. Flexible points in the cartilage make joints.

Skeleton: There are no true bones in the Novus lacerta. But the hydraulic shells are of a bonelike calcareous material. Limbs mainly consist of stiff cartilage and firmly attached motor tubes. All this makes for a very break-resistant body, making hazardous tasks much less dangerous. In other words, they can take a hell of a hit and recover very easily.

Heart: Due to the overall lack of true muscle and the need for oxygen, which they require, both the heart and lungs are relatively undersized.

Lungs: Due to the overall lack of true muscle and the need for oxygen, which they require, both the heart and lungs are relatively undersized.

Brain: The brain is compact, making it dense. Its capabilities resemble that of early humans and has potential to improve indefinitely. The senses of smell and vision top that of a human. This organ demands the most of the heart’s work.

Stomach: The stomach is slender, and wraps around the central motor tube. The acids are strong, so that whatever little the Novus lacerta eats, it can digest.

Intestine: The intestine of the Novus lacerta is short to conserve size and weight, and because it eats little anyway.

Skin: The skin is hyperactively photosynthetic. This is what makes the Novus lacerta able to eat so little. The habitats where it decides to live are desertlike- almost always sunny.

Reproduction: Male: Organs sit under central hydraulic shell. Mature to mate in seven months.

Reproduction: Female: Organs sit behind central hydraulic shell. Fertilized eggs are stored up in back for one week, then laid. Mature to mate in eight months.

Behavior: The Novus lacerta is very social. It is eager to do simple problem solving, and help its clan members build up a community. They have intelligence and skill enough to promote simple agriculture, and so, have time to build their own elaborate shelters. Rivalry with neighboring clans is intense, but fatalities are rare. Interspecies cooperation is fragile at best.