Microbiology

Planktonic organisms

Phytoplankton

The Gemiton is a microscopic organism which carries out photosynthesis and is the primary source of food for all water life on Gemini. Gemiton occupy the surface of the ocean and their growth is dependent upon the depth of light penetration. They are unicellular and lack complex tissues. Although ciliated, its movement is primarily dependent upon the tides and currents. The size of the Gemiton is about 1.5 micrometers (0.000001 meter) in diameter. Photosynthesis is carried out through the use of chlorophyll a. It appears that the Gemiton flourishes in the tepid zone and some points near the tropophase. At the tropophase, because of high UV radiation, less Gemitons are found.

Capriton

It appears that the Gemiton may have adapted to environment at the tropophase. The Capriton, an organism similar to the Gemiton, thrives there. The Capriton can be classified as a cyanophyte. They tend to occur in typical aquatic and terrestrial habitats and can survive at temperatures up to 100 degrees F .

Scorpoms

Scorpoms are unicellular organisms which contribute significantly to the food chain in the aquatic habitat. Their pigmentation is similar to that of the Gemiton, and their cell walls are dense with silica. They are found throughout the water habitats as well as in the moist soil of Gemini's land masses. Scorpoms can float as plankton or attach themselves to rocks and other surfaces.