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"This group is a variety whose bodies. unlike the previous two groups displayed, do not directly attach to the ground. This sort relies on tethering itself to an anchor with silk.

Top left is an example of a common body design. The number of membranes stretched within the large balloon varies between species.
The eight spinnerets are well developed baring large digits and long tendrils.
Because they do not take root in the ground rather than having a rootball a spongy organ covered with a complex surface is spread across and pushed into the earth. This organ may be inflated or deflated by pneumatics, in more developed examples the extremities may be expanded and hardened by filling tissue with water. This allows it to better push through material.
When not expanded across the soil this organ is deflated and retracted into a protective veil (this veil is derived from the same body part that which the stalk in previously posted groups is derived from.) A pair of spinnerets, whether functional or only developing tendrils, is commonly found on the rims of veils for smaller species.

Upper right, this small rapidly reproducing species has a single membrane in its balloon. The loop growing off its veil is actually a fused pair of tendrils. The loop is filled with silk and then the entire resulting surface is used to attach their tether.

The middle example is the appearance of one of the largest species, capable of reaching lengths of 200m (though typically much smaller). The many membranes are not displayed. Their large veil lacks tendrils, relying on holding their silk with their main spinnerets. They may be grounded for several days when drinking.
Due to their size and time spent on the ground they often play host to a whole ecosystem of parasites and opportunists.

The bottom are examples of the two most likely positions you will find Laterns in, either drinking or floating.
The left shows the spinnerets using short tethers to hold the body in place while their sponge organ inflates over the ground.
"The right it can be seen the sponge organ is deflated and withdrawn into the veil, while the loop on the veil holds the only tether.

Description
Made for a project
s1.zetaboards.com/Conceptual_E…

"This group is a variety whose bodies. unlike the previous two groups displayed, do not directly attach to the ground. This sort relies on tethering itself to an anchor with silk.

Top left is an example of a common body design. The number of membranes stretched within the large balloon varies between species.
The eight spinnerets are well developed baring large digits and long tendrils.
Because they do not take root in the ground rather than having a rootball a spongy organ covered with a complex surface is spread across and pushed into the earth. This organ may be inflated or deflated by pneumatics, in more developed examples the extremities may be expanded and hardened by filling tissue with water. This allows it to better push through material.
When not expanded across the soil this organ is deflated and retracted into a protective veil (this veil is derived from the same body part that which the stalk in previously posted groups is derived from.) A pair of spinnerets, whether functional or only developing tendrils, is commonly found on the rims of veils for smaller species.

Upper right, this small rapidly reproducing species has a single membrane in its balloon. The loop growing off its veil is actually a fused pair of tendrils. The loop is filled with silk and then the entire resulting surface is used to attach their tether.

The middle example is the appearance of one of the largest species, capable of reaching lengths of 200m (though typically much smaller). The many membranes are not displayed. Their large veil lacks tendrils, relying on holding their silk with their main spinnerets. They may be grounded for several days when drinking.
Due to their size and time spent on the ground they often play host to a whole ecosystem of parasites and opportunists.

The bottom are examples of the two most likely positions you will find Laterns in, either drinking or floating.
The left shows the spinnerets using short tethers to hold the body in place while their sponge organ inflates over the ground.
"The right it can be seen the sponge organ is deflated and withdrawn into the veil, while the loop on the veil holds the only tether.