The evolution of the Gatia plants' family initially started in the tropical oceans of Populus.  The very early unicell with green looking color was simpler than the most basic bacterial cell in existence today.  These cells were able to reproduce and grow with  special organic compounds as energy and "extra" stuff - to build their own substance. 

Clump of Plant cells

These unicells were probably washed down by rain into lakes, rivers and oceans. The unicells started to form colonies and together they were transformed into  clumps of cells -since  they wanted to strengthen themselves, they must bond together.  These many clumps of cells may have competed with each other for food that was needed for growth and reproduction.   So obviously, some were more fortunate than others.  Eventually, the more successful ones continued to increase and became a more complex, sophisticated cell called Zipia.

Zipia Cell

Zipia probably developed some of the same features that can be seen in the simplest bacteria today.  They formed a boundary, a membrane, that separated them from the outside world.  They learned how to grow by using compounds in the surrounding environment and energy.  These cells also learned to reproduce themselves and have their babies carry on the same traits for generations to come.

First Habitat:  Rocky Tropical Shores

Those Zipia cells that traveled to rocky tropical shores of Populus by whatever means - whether by wind or rains - eventually transformed themselves into Manglo.  They are tiny plants, roughly three inches tall, with only one single leaf-like structure that spread out like a fan.  They had strong holdfasts that allowed them to stay put in the areas where strong streams of water current passed by.  

Second Habitat: Rocky Polar Shores

Those Zipia cells that drifted to the polar regions of Populus transformed themselves into Wee Plants.  By looking at them, one might think that these are weak plants. But do not be fooled by their appearance!  Even with  a tiny, skinny body, these wee plants have very strong holdfasts which allowed them to hold on tight and survive almost any weather condition.  They could be seen in bunches in the tidal zone where the depth of the water was roughly one to twelve feet.  Wee plants were  about 5-6 inches tall and had four leaf- like structures that are submerged under the the water surface to receive more light - its energy source.  These plants did not extend out of the water since if they did, they would be burned by the ultra violet radiation from Eris.

Third Habitat: Shallow Tropical Ocean

Those Zipia cells that were transported to the shallow tropical oceans evolved into Lungy.  These Lungy did not have a trunk, but rather holdfasts.  With their whole body submerged and their five leaf-like structures extended about 30 feet under the water surface, they grow in large groups and their height was approximately from a half inch to an inch.  

Fourth Habitat: Estuaries

Those Zipia cells that drifted to Estuaries transformed themselves into Hangs.  Like Lungy, their relatives, they, too, were submerged in the water, and the currents and flow of the tides brought food and nutrients to them. They were thin, roughly half an inch in height and liked to grow in bunches.  

Diagram of Water Plant Relationships in Populus

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