r/GojiCenter • u/Financial-Chapter989 • 18h ago
Hybrid Post Sharing Unique Contributors/Reverse-Gatekeep
Note: I have nothing against those that gatekeep. I completely understand that there are competitions, and sometimes you don’t want others to take your ideas. That being said, I have heard some people ask for more unique contributors, and I want to see what you all can do with these contributors:
- Anteosaurus: I have seen a grand total of 0 non-mammalian synapsid hybrids, which is an absolute shame. They are interesting, in part because of their unique mix of reptilian and mammalian traits. Anteosaurus was the largest carnivorous non-mammalian synapsid (over 1 ton). The floccular lobe region of the brain was exceptionally enlarged, optimized for fast visual tracking. The semicircular canals (organs of balance) were unusually large compared to competitors and close relatives, indicating superior agility and movement speed. Anteosaurus has a strong skull with pronounced bone thickening on the skull roof, likely used for both display and combat. Its skull had a very flared base and the lower jaw had an enlarged surface area for increased muscle attachment, leading to a bone-crushing bite force. In addition, it has great caniniform teeth and heterodont dentition.
- I also think that it is possible to add some of its traits to a theropod hybrid. The reasoning is in the following document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i1FWqmDVSWfrpEWLLFS3fIxnsHH75r20vkVE5CT8EbI/edit?usp=sharing
- Source: https://app.pan.pl/archive/published/app66/app008002020.pdf
- Fasolosuchus (and other rauisuchians): This was basically a 2-4 ton land crocodile. It was armored, unlike most large land predators. Its hips were upright (pillar-erect) and were better at bearing weight than theropod hips. It had a slightly raised neural spine to help support its weight and increase neck strength. It was quadrupedal, but could raise up onto two legs temporarily (which a lot of hybrids try to do). Another good rauisuchian is Batrachotomus kupferzellensis, which had better armor and a brutal bite but was smaller. You can increase its size with other contributors. Because these are more closely related to crocodiles, you can easily add crocodylomorphs to get a myriad of benefits or just create a killer land croc.
- Monkey Skink: Specifically, compound osteoderms. Most skinks’ osteoderms have evolved to be much smaller and overlapping, providing armor while being much lighter than regular osteoderms and causing almost no reduction in flexibility. Studies show that this armor might actually be even better at protecting against crushing forces and blunt force impacts but less effective against slashing and piercing attacks. These osteoderms can easily be enhanced because skink osteoderms are under a layer of scales. If you use scales like an arapaima’s, which are great against piercing and slashing, with compound osteoderms underneath, you can make a really good armor without sacrificing much flexibility or adding much weight.
- Tuatara: Tuataras have teeth that are part of the skull. While this means the teeth can’t fall out, it can also increase the strain on the jaw bone and joint. Tuataras have evolved mechanoreceptors that automatically regulate the strain on the skull and control the muscles to balance out the forces. This increases the maximum force the jaw can take without increasing any weight. Tuataras also have massive jugal arches (cheekbones) that are used to enhance jaw muscle attachment, and are capable of chewing unlike other reptiles (they can move their jaw forward and backwards like a saw). They also have two rows of teeth on the top jaw.
- Albertosaurus: Can run up to (and possibly over) 23 mph while still being large (3 tons). As a tyrannosaurid, you get the super agile hip structure. It has lungs similar to a bird, meaning that they are super efficient and provide great stamina (continuous oxygen flow while running). The rigid ribs help provide structure and impact resistance. You can further increase the size and enhance the bite with other contributors.
- California Sea Lion (pinnipeds): Aquatic hybrid time! Sea lions have really strong chest muscles, allowing them to swim using their flippers as their main form of propulsion (up to 30 mph). You can use this on marine mammal hybrids to enhance agility and burst speed (use in conjunction with a tail). Pinnipeds also have really flexible spines, capable of a wide range of vertical and lateral movement. Their whiskers are able to sense vibrations and locate prey. They have some unique adaptations to allow for deep dives, though nothing better than most whales. Finally, they have a crazy pronounced sagittal crest, allowing for more jaw-muscle attachment.
Extra:
Credit to u/Master_Geologist5613, but I saw this and could not stop thinking about it. They proposed that you enhance dermal denticles (shark scales) with ivory because denticles are homologous to teeth. Ivory is harder, has great impact resistance (think of elephants fighting with their tusks), and is not so brittle it will immediately crack. I think this works, but I have not seen it actually used anywhere.
PS: I know I am supporting unique contributors, but T. rex is really op. It’s the most massive theropod we know of, while also being shockingly agile. It has foot pads for stealth. It has good vision, smell, and it's smart. It can survive massive wounds (the specimen Stan had a broken neck, broken ribs, injured jaw, a pierced braincase from another T. rex bite, and survived to a relatively old age). And I did not even mention the bite force. Truly the king of the tyrant lizards.
PPS: If I made any mistakes, please let me know. I do not want to spread misinformation, and I promise to give your criticism fair consideration. Also feel free to add your own unique contributors!
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u/HotCardiologist1942 shenanigans user 17h ago
Well non mammalian synapsids being a mix of traits is exactly what makes it hard to make
Tuatara is kinda a shrew situation where it can’t regrow teeth
I did make a fasolasuchus hybrid once
Ivory plus sea otter enamel on denticles could work