Cydonian Paddlefish
Gene-Modified Cydonian Paddlefish
Role:
• primary biological water filters
• roe and meat production
• system stabilizers
Cydonian paddlefish are derived from Terran paddlefish stock but heavily gene-modified to tolerate higher densities, altered water chemistry, and reduced migratory instinct.
Their long rostrums are rich in electroreceptors, making them highly effective at detecting plankton blooms and micro-organism clusters.
Economic value:
• paddlefish roe (mid-tier luxury, widely exported)
• mild, firm meat used in everyday Martian cuisine
Cultural perception:
Paddlefish are respected but largely invisible. They are considered “infrastructure fish,” essential but unromantic.
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