fungi, being neither plant nor animal, and spreading well in areas not populated by humans, survived the anthropocalypse well, aided by the similarity of fungi structures to the nano-organic materials unleashed in the wake of the disintegration of human society
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this process lead to distinctive red capped formations of agaric-based structures across the northern hemisphere, with the introduction of machinic replication somewhat standardising the appearance and nature of agaric communities into the now well-known image

the higher mobility of avian populations enabled them to continually migrate in the wake of human destruction, with the introduction of the nano-organic replicator machines tending to generate similarly mobile airborne structures
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the bald eagle moved considerably over the course of the human extinction, returning for the most part to familiar habitats now located near the new oceans that appeared after the geological resettlement, generating tall white and brown structures with long-range observation capabilities

as with all kingdoms of life, some flora survived the anthropocalypse, some did not, although aided by the nano-organic replicators some thrived, particularly those with a distinctive fruit with which the machine learning systems could easily identify
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the banana was one such survivor, shifting from being a mass-cultivated crop spread by humans to become a dominant civilisation spreading across tropical regions, growing in harmony with and feeding into other lifeforms as part of a collective ecosystem and interspecies society

while some groups of animals - notably the entire mammalian population - were decimated by human destruction and the consequential machinic rewriting of the planetary ecology, others such as arthropods were able to spread and thrive alongside the nano-organic entities that were reshaping the earth
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the various species of black widow spider could already be found on every continent, and while not overly aggressive their potent toxins stood them in good stead in competitive regions, where their structures float high above the rebuilt landscape

marine life had always been susceptible to the polluting detritus of humanity, but when this changed to the generative nano-organic replicators many species thrived and evolved in conjunction with the reshaping of the oceans in way far removed from human civilisation
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perhaps surprisingly, the great barrier reef and other coral areas received a complete turnaround once humans were removed from the equation, and the nano-replicators aided creatures such as brain coral in rebuilding and expanding their oceanic homes

marine life had always been susceptible to the polluting detritus of humanity, but when this changed to the generative nano-organic replicators many species thrived and evolved in conjunction with the reshaping of the oceans in way far removed from human civilisation
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the nano-replicators made use of a number of characteristics of the chambered nautilus - depth control and range, chemical sensors, camouflage, segmented growth, logarithmic structures - to develop effective underwater hubs where a number of species can come together

the anthropocalypse tore the surface of the earth asunder, through the wars that ravaged the human population as well as the machinic replicators that reworked the scarred landscapes into something new, leading in some cases to structures directly built of geological features
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where once stood mighty cliffs, now elaborate machine cities rise above the seas, some no longer even attached to land masses but recreating the ascent from water that makes these structures stand out in secluded areas, becoming host to all manner of inter-species activities

while some groups of animals - notably the entire mammalian population - were decimated by human destruction and the consequential machinic rewriting of the planetary ecology, others such as arthropods were able to spread and thrive alongside the nano-organic entities that were reshaping the earth
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the slender towers of the dragonflies may have lost the ability of flight which aided them in agile and rapid migration to avoid the worst areas of the anthropocalypse, but they retain their predatory nature and visual sensitivity, launching rapid assaults from their high vantage points above wetlands and coastlines

the anthropocalypse tore the surface of the earth asunder, through the wars that ravaged the human population as well as the machinic replicators that reworked the scarred landscapes into something new, leading in some cases to structures directly built of geological features
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while headlands were always geological features characterised by land extending into water, machinic intervention and the reshaping of the earth's surface occasionally extending such features far out into oceans, culminating in new structurs at the end of long and thin spurs of reformed rock

fungi, being neither plant nor animal, and spreading well in areas not populated by humans, survived the anthropocalypse well, aided by the similarity of fungi structures to the nano-organic materials unleashed in the wake of the disintegration of human society
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the possible use of hen-of-the-woods for human medical purposes meant that it's replication was already in testing phases, and the introduction of machine resources and imperatives spread led to the rise of its complex structures across much of the northern hemisphere

as with all kingdoms of life, some flora survived the anthropocalypse, some did not, although aided by the nano-organic replicators some thrived, particularly those with a distinctive fruit with which the machine learning systems could easily identify
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as with many machine-enhanced tree species, the horsechestnut went through radical alterations, forming into rising platforms of activity supporting various insects and birds in mutually-beneficial relationships, often including mass collation and storage facilities

the higher mobility of avian populations enabled them to continually migrate in the wake of human destruction, with the introduction of the nano-organic replicator machines tending to generate similarly mobile airborne structures
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while the omnivorous character of jays stood them in good stead for uncertainty, their relative fragility cause many populations to move or die out, although those variants that survived grew varied structures often in shades of blue and black that now spread with magpies and crows across the southern hemisphere

marine life had always been susceptible to the polluting detritus of humanity, but when this changed to the generative nano-organic replicators many species thrived and evolved in conjunction with the reshaping of the oceans in way far removed from human civilisation
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jellyfish were already used by human science for their bioluminescent capabilities, but the machinic expansion of the species into large-scale structures amplified this communicative power for their own benefit, now spread across the oceans in bright, expressive habitats

the higher mobility of avian populations enabled them to continually migrate in the wake of human destruction, with the introduction of the nano-organic replicator machines tending to generate similarly mobile airborne structures
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while penguins lacked the flight of many of their avian counterparts, their remote antarctic location, links to the ocean, and ability to withstand hardship through collective protection enabled them to emerge from the planetary disaster relatively undisturbed, while their new machine-built structures continue to stand close together in icy seas

while some groups of animals - notably the entire mammalian population - were decimated by human destruction and the consequential machinic rewriting of the planetary ecology, others such as arthropods were able to spread and thrive alongside the nano-organic entities that were reshaping the earth
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the usefulness of ladybugs in removing herbivorous pests was enhanced by the nano-replicators when building larger structures, leading to the development of high towers from which this caretaker species now protects the new forests as they evolve and thrive

while some groups of animals - notably the entire mammalian population - were decimated by human destruction and the consequential machinic rewriting of the planetary ecology, others such as arthropods were able to spread and thrive alongside the nano-organic entities that were reshaping the earth
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the influence of the nano-replicators lessened the pest-like nature of the herbivorous leaf beetles and instead set them to work in biocontrol as a balance between competing plantlife, echoed in their tall structures from which they monitor the continuing evolution below

the higher mobility of avian populations enabled them to continually migrate in the wake of human destruction, with the introduction of the nano-organic replicator machines tending to generate similarly mobile airborne structures
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macaws tended to stay in tropical regions, moving less than other birds whenever possible, and the bio-mechanical structures of their highly social and festive communities now rise in colourful spires from secluded areas of the newly flourishing rainforests

as with all kingdoms of life, some flora survived the anthropocalypse, some did not, although aided by the nano-organic replicators some thrived, particularly those with a distinctive fruit with which the machine learning systems could easily identify
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the spread by human farming, coupled with being a widely interfertile array of hybrid species, made citrus trees well-placed to thrive alongside machines by providing a constantly expanding set of characteristics that could be further mixed and developed, leading to an extremely varied range of brightly coloured structures which highlight the changing acidity levels of a given area

the higher mobility of avian populations enabled them to continually migrate in the wake of human destruction, with the introduction of the nano-organic replicator machines tending to generate similarly mobile airborne structures
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while the various radiations and other adverse conditions often damaged peacock's iconic plumage, these patterns were picked up by the machines and now adorn the insides of their structures to display intricate stories and histories upon the walls, while the peacock's thorned legs provided useful inspiration for the creation of sturdy, well-rooted and defensible structures

as with all kingdoms of life, some flora survived the anthropocalypse, some did not, although aided by the nano-organic replicators some thrived, particularly those with a distinctive fruit with which the machine learning systems could easily identify
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like many fruits, the pomegranate survived in part due to its spread by humans across the planet, modified by the nano-replicators into elaborate and striking structures that now compete for attention in warmer climates, an architectural showcase of bio-inspired machinic imagination

marine life had always been susceptible to the polluting detritus of humanity, but when this changed to the generative nano-organic replicators many species thrived and evolved in conjunction with the reshaping of the oceans in way far removed from human civilisation
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the pufferfish, adapted to warmer climates, survived the rising temperatures of the earth relatively well, aided further by its toxicity and defensive mechanisms, and now floats through the oceans in large protective structures co-created with the nano-replicators

as with all kingdoms of life, some flora survived the anthropocalypse, some did not, although aided by the nano-organic replicators some thrived, particularly those with a distinctive fruit with which the machine learning systems could easily identify
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protected by thorns and cultivated by humans into a large number of varieties, roses merged with nano-replicators to create taller structures focused on a central rosehip as a hub for internal processing and intellectual development surrounded by facilities for inter-species trade of new ideas and innovative collaboration

marine life had always been susceptible to the polluting detritus of humanity, but when this changed to the generative nano-organic replicators many species thrived and evolved in conjunction with the reshaping of the oceans in way far removed from human civilisation
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the multiple reproductive methods of the sea anemone mixed well with the self-replicating 'white goo' in ensuring their successful survival and spread, while their ability to drastically alter their form created constantly shifting structuers that adapt to changing environmental and social needs

marine life had always been susceptible to the polluting detritus of humanity, but when this changed to the generative nano-organic replicators many species thrived and evolved in conjunction with the reshaping of the oceans in way far removed from human civilisation
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a complex but flexible lifecycle, opportunistic predation and ability to live at great depth has entrenched the starfish as a keystone species, using the nano-replicators to create fearsome underwater structures in which to base a competitive and highly motivated society that the wider ecology must constantly keep in check

fungi, being neither plant nor animal, and spreading well in areas not populated by humans, survived the anthropocalypse well, aided by the similarity of fungi structures to the nano-organic materials unleashed in the wake of the disintegration of human society
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the tropical habitat and foul smell of stinkhorns had limited its wider exposure, but the tall structures created in conjunction with the machinic replicators stand throughout equatorial areas

while some groups of animals - notably the entire mammalian population - were decimated by human destruction and the consequential machinic rewriting of the planetary ecology, others such as arthropods were able to spread and thrive alongside the nano-organic entities that were reshaping the earth
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while ticks retained their parasitic nature, the introduction of machinic guidance converted them from a vector for disease towards a method of spreading new ideas and technologies, and the floating structures of the ticks now roam the earth as bearers of the future

marine life had always been susceptible to the polluting detritus of humanity, but when this changed to the generative nano-organic replicators many species thrived and evolved in conjunction with the reshaping of the oceans in way far removed from human civilisation
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threatened with extinction at the height of the human era, the tiger shark struggled to hold onto its apex predator status, but as the nano-replicators found these lone hunters they enhanced the predatory skills to create solitary habitats for wide exploration, devouring information as they once devoured their prey

it was not just from existing species that humanity sought to learn via its machinic interpolations, for the nano-organic replicators were also turned towards extinct creatures, seeking to regain traits and insights once thought lost
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initially a mistake - born of crossing two separate artificial intelligence experiments - one developing the creative networks later used for nano-replicators and the other using machine learning to extrapolate dna sequences from fossils - the cities of the triceratops now spread across the land that used to form the pacific ocean, sturdy and dependable in times of crisis

it was not just from existing species that humanity sought to learn via its machinic interpolations, for the nano-organic replicators were also turned towards extinct creatures, seeking to regain traits and insights once thought lost
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one of the most successful of early animals, trilobite samples were discovered by the 'white goo' and put to use in developing centres for advanced technological development, bringing together many formerly extinct species to share knowledge and guide the future of posthuman science within well-equipped elaborately shelled laboratory complexes

the anthropocalypse tore the surface of the earth asunder, through the wars that ravaged the human population as well as the machinic replicators that reworked the scarred landscapes into something new, leading in some cases to structures directly built of geological features
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the merging of nano-replicators with the scarred version of the earth that survived the anthropocalypse led to random and often imperfect developments, particularly at the border betwen distinctive zones such as valleys, and where these meet other landscapes can be found the most prolific glitches of the new earth

the anthropocalypse tore the surface of the earth asunder, through the wars that ravaged the human population as well as the machinic replicators that reworked the scarred landscapes into something new, leading in some cases to structures directly built of geological features
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a force of destruction and creation at a geological scale, volcanoes erupted across the earth as the tectonic plates were shattered and reformed, while the imitation of this process by machines resulted in floating behemoths of self-replication from which streams of 'white goo' periodically explode

while some groups of animals - notably the entire mammalian population - were decimated by human destruction and the consequential machinic rewriting of the planetary ecology, others such as arthropods were able to spread and thrive alongside the nano-organic entities that were reshaping the earth
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where many spiders developed high structures supported by high-tensile cables, the wolf spider - a solitary hunter not accustomed to spinning webs - worked with the machines to create structures closer to the ground, acting as remote outposts for protection, hunting and exploration

while the anthropocalypse unfolded as the tipping point of worldwide human selfishness, ground zero for the 'white goo' was a remote laboratory hidden in the arctic circle, bringing together specialists in machine learning, nano robotics, cellular biology and a dozen other niche fields
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the nano-replicators were developed through a fusion of generative artificial intelligence built into hybrid organic and robotic organisms at the nano scale, learning from anything they encountered to build new structures and technologies that were designed to improve upon the best adaptations nature had to offer, and their highly advanced and constantly redesigned point of origin is testament to the effectiveness of this process