#heteromorph

[kiabugboy]

A school of Macroscaphites search for the best plankton-rich current for suspension feeding

[autumnmobile12]

I was thinking about the headcanons revolving around the idea that Hawks and Spinner occasionally make chirping or clicking noises as heteromorphs, but here's another thought: Were the heteromorph characters like Spinner or Tokoyami who don't have a typical human mouth required to go to speech therapy so they could 'speak normally?' Or what if a heteromorph was born without a human larynx and physically can't make human vocalizations?

There's already heteromorph controversy in the My Hero world, so this just seems like a whole other layer to it.

Tokoyami probably didn't have a bad experience with it since he's from the city where the discrimination isn't as extreme. He probably got the, "Don't worry, being here doesn't mean something is wrong with you. We're just going to teach you some speaking techniques so you'll have an easier time communicating with others," treatment.

Meanwhile Shoji and Spinner probably got stuck with, "You're going to learn how to talk. Just because you're a freak doesn't mean you're going to sound like one."

[aoyamasprimogem]

what if there was vocaloid in MHA universe?? like the most viral vocaloid songs will be like "my quirk doesn't suit me" by quirklet-P or something and class 1-A (esp aoyama) will feel saved by some songs (like pjsk nightcord with this whole saved by music thing)

but like, there would be vocaloid songs in the mha universe, besides "my quirk doesn't suit me", there will be other songs like "monster" which is abt being a heteromorph being discriminated in a hero society or "villainous" which is abt being judged as a villain because of the quirk like himiko toga, (or a song that resonates deeply with aoyama but that's a s7 thing and I can't spoil here)

and yes, I wrote all this at 4 am so if it's incomprehensible... sorry :P

[dcclown]

I’m back on my mha bs so let me just say the way in which heteromorph discrimination is written and how Shoji speaks to the mob of heteromorphs was kinda refreshing to hear. I do like the underlying theme of angry not being inherently bad or evil which is not something you see a lot of.

[mineralsrocksandfossiltalks]

WORDPLAY WEDNESDAY...and YESTERDAY'S TRIVIA ANSWERED

Happy Windsday everybody (it's pretty darn windy in eastern Oregon right now lol)

All right, down to business. First, let's answer yesterday's trivia: when did ammonites first evolve?

The middle Devonian Period around 410-385 million years ago!

Second, time to learn a new word! And that word is HETEROMORPH. This is a word I have used a bunch this month but what does it mean? Let's beak it down:

hetero-different

morph-to gradually change

therefore, heteromorph means to gradually change to something different. Our ammonites started with coiled shells with some gradually unfurling or curling in a different manner.

Isn't linguistics cool?

[uk-fossils]

Very Rare NIPPONITES BACCHUS Heteromorph Ammonite Fossil - Cretaceous, Hokkaido, Japan

This listing features a very rare and highly sought-after fossil ammonite, Nipponites bacchus, a heteromorph ammonite from the Coniacian stage of the Late Cretaceous period. This extraordinary specimen originates from the Yezo Group, Hokkaido, Japan, a world-renowned fossil site.

About Nipponites bacchus:

Nipponites is one of the most distinctive heteromorph ammonites, characterized by its coiled and irregular shell structure. Unlike typical ammonites with symmetrical spirals, Nipponites features an intricate, tangled appearance, making it one of the most unique ammonites ever discovered. This peculiar shape likely influenced its buoyancy and movement in the ancient marine environment.

This particular species, Nipponites bacchus, is a rare variety found exclusively in Japan. It belongs to the family Nostoceratidae, known for their evolutionary deviation from typical ammonoid forms, creating almost alien-like, asymmetrical coiling.

Geological Context:

Formation: Yezo Group

Age: Coniacian, Late Cretaceous (~89–86 million years ago)

Location: Hokkaido, Japan

The Yezo Group is a well-documented marine sedimentary sequence, providing insight into ancient Cretaceous seas where Nipponites once thrived. The region has yielded some of the most scientifically significant ammonite fossils in the world.

Fossil Details:

100% Genuine Nipponites bacchus Ammonite

Beautifully preserved natural structure

A fascinating example of heteromorph ammonite evolution

Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule Squares = 1cm – Full sizing can be seen in the photos

From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most significant ammonite collections globally

Why Collect Nipponites?

Scientific Importance – One of the most intriguing ammonites due to its unique morphology

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Perfect for Display – A true conversation piece, showcasing the diversity of prehistoric marine life

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[swatch-this]

What could possibly be the evolutionary reason behind developing those wack ass shells😭

[zombiestarillustration]

Heteromorph Ammonite shells always look like wizard hats to me, and so here are a few varieties depicted as anthropomorphic wizards. Once I have a reliable printing set up I hope to compile these, along with seven other wizard designs, into a zine.

[cryiling]

anyways ive decided if deku doesn't get his ass over to bakugo's corpse in the next 2-3 episodes im gonna cave and just read the manga. bc im sorry but i do NOT care abt any of these other fights right now 😭

[jackdaniel69nice]

Does anyone else think the bird jokes are overused and redundant :/

Like people reduce Tokoyami’s whole personality to a single physical trait and I just think it’s weird. In mha canon not a single (good) person makes jokes about tsu, shoji, or Tokoyami’s heteromorph traits. Tokoyami doesn’t even exhibit any bird traits (except the perching), that’s all headcanon. The only one who brings up his avian appearance is hawks. There are only 5 instances I can remember someone saying something about mutant appearances (excluding the direct assault against shoji and ordinary woman)

Mineta calling shoji octopus, which he then apologizes for after finding out how rude that is to say

Jiro saying “that damn bird” when dark shadow blocked her attack. It felt more like a statement of her frustration than an insult.

Bakugo calling tokoyami bird brain, which is normal for him

Dabi calling spinner lizard, and spinner getting offended and yelling at him (I don’t remember if he continues to do it afterwards)

Shoto calling that police chief a mutt, there was no excuse for that, that was just racist

And still I think these are pretty tame compared to how the fandom treats heteromorphs!! The stereotyping of Tokoyami and hawks is absolutely insane. I love when people come up with headcanons for them having more avian traits but when those traits become the butt of the joke it’s extremely distasteful. If I see one more cannibalism joke about eating chicken I’m gonna hurt something. You guys do realize birds eat other birds all the time right???? There is a reason “chicken hawk” is a name. A hawk literally tried to attack my chickens yesterday, they love chicken. That is the reason hawks favorite food is chicken. I can see why tokoyami would want to hide his avian traits because if people in mha are like ours he would have been bullied to hell.

I know people making bird jokes are just having fun, but it’s just really weird to me. It’s important to see the comparison between real life racism and the heteromorph racism in mha. There is a reason horikoshi adds the mutant rally in the final war arc, the lesson there has flown over so many people’s heads. I hope this post gives you more insight to look beyond appearances and actually try to understand these side characters a bit better.

[kiabugboy]

HOT AMMONITE AUGUST! Screw it gonna make daily ammonites!

This first guy is Pseudocrioceras coquandi from the Early Cretaceous. A heteromorph ammonite that seems to start its life with a normal coiled shell before it turns into that fish hook shape in adulthood.

[autumnmobile12]

So do you think Hawks has always had feathers or was he born with the fuzzy down feathers that newly hatched chicks have and he spent his toddler years with sentient, red bits of fluff before the actual feathers grew in?

...

Same goes for Tokoyami, which is why I can see this convo happening:

Tokoyami: I have not been this upset since I lost my baby fuzz.

Hawks: .... *loses it*

[did-sm1-say-catfish]

hc: touya(as a kid) knew that the "Going outside in the cold gives you a common cold" myth was, well, a myth, but he would still tell his younger siblings to put on an extra layer because of getting sick. HE FED THEM LIES

fuyumi is a smart lady, she (current day) knows that he was lying but she still wears her coat a lot (even tho she has a fuckin ice quirk) just to think about her "dead" brother with a smileee

and natsuo never figured it out. he just accepted it as one of those things you learn as a kid that could never be incorrect and deceitful. and he still tells shoto to put on a jacket or he'll get sick.

and shoto just complies with natsuo and doesn't really believe it one way or the other. he can just heat himself up y'know'?

[itsabouttimex2]

man I NEED to hear what you think about Bakugo

Alright I dropped MHA (because of Mineta, Bakugo, and Aizawa, mostly), so I’m going with maybe half the series in mind, but I’ll try to compose my thoughts on this pretty quickly, going of my own watching and some general pop-culture osmosis.

Katsuki Bakugo’s very existence in the story of My Hero Academia breaks an extremely important core message that the show tries to send- “You should intervene in situations when wrongdoing is occuring, even if the victim is “good” (eg: stoic, strong, handling it well, Shouto being extremely composed and powerful, Bakugo being attacked by the slime monster, Eri holding herself together in spite of everything she’s gone through) or “bad” (eg: unattractive, poor, manic, Shigaraki being turned up by the old lady, Toga being forced suppress herself), because even trying and failing or just reaching will at least make an impact or offer a light in that dark tunnel (All Might selecting Izuku after he saves Bakugo, Shouto accepting the fire half of his Quirk after Deku reaches out to him)-

In other words, “Meddling when you don't need to is the essence of being a hero!”

So when MHA shows me this whole cast of children who are supposed to be “the next generation of heroes” and expect me to root for them, I can’t help but note that none of them ever try and stop the violent bully in their midst. They might disapprove or refuse to engage, but there’s never a moment that any of these “heroes-to-be” say “Hmm. Maybe if someone is threatening the life of my kindly classmate- especially in a form as immediate as unleashing literal explosions at him and needed to be physically restrained, I should intervene.”

They, and almost all of the faculty and staff, ignore this legitimately unhinged and violent child running amok, are not “true heroes” by the messaging and morals of the narrative itself, because they sit on their asses and allow a bully (and Mineta, the rat fuck) to do as he pleases- when a reaction does occur, it’s more along the lines of scolding/laughing at a toddler for cursing/throwing a fit than “holy shit, this kid is a violent threat to at least one of our other students, we need to intervene now”.

I don’t know, maybe this is addressed later in the series, maybe Horikoshi pulls some crazy shit to justify it, that could be what happens by the end.

I just couldn’t watch to that point, if it does exist.

TLDR: Katsuki Bakugo you will never be Cristopher Skyline

[itz-rae]

I hate when people say the Heteromorph prejudice was last minute

because remember our introduction to the MHA world was through Midoriya and guess what? he isn't a heteromorph or live in an area where hate against heteromorphs is common

like if you look at his classmates they mostly have mutation quirks, so it makes sense he would be ignorant to heteromorph issues, and even at the beginning of the series you can see hints of it

Spinner getting upset at being dehumanised by Dabi (Ik the caption is wrong)

Shoto calling the police chief a mutt like even everyone around him was surprised

Pony calling shoji a ugly octopus (I remember her being meaner in the anima, but I couldn't find it)

there's definitely more but you get my point that no the Heteromorph prejudice didn't come out of nowhere if you were paying attention

[uk-fossils]

Rare Anahamulina subsincta Heteromorph Ammonite Fossil, Lower Barremian, Cretaceous, Alpes-Maritimes, France – Ex Alice Purnell Collection

This listing features a rare Anahamulina subsincta heteromorph ammonite fossil from the Lower Barremian stage of the Cretaceous period, discovered in the Alpes-Maritimes region of France. This fascinating fossil showcases the unique coiling and fine ribbing that defines the Anahamulina genus, a testament to the diversity of marine life over 125 million years ago.

The Anahamulina subsincta species is a remarkable example of heteromorph ammonites, known for their irregular and elaborate shell structures. This specimen provides invaluable insights into the evolution of ammonites during the Early Cretaceous period. Adding to its significance, this fossil comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s largest and most renowned private collections of ammonites. Fossils from this collection are highly sought after for their exceptional quality and historical provenance.

Key Details:

Species: Anahamulina subsincta (heteromorph ammonite)

Age: Lower Barremian, Cretaceous (~125-130 million years old)

Location: Alpes-Maritimes, France

Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection

Each fossil is 100% genuine and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its authenticity and scientific value. The exact fossil you will receive is shown in the photo, with a scale rule featuring 1cm squares for precise size reference.

Carefully selected and meticulously preserved, this ammonite fossil is a perfect addition to any fossil collection, a valuable educational resource, or a stunning display piece for enthusiasts of Earth’s prehistoric marine history.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a scientifically significant and visually striking fossil with impeccable provenance from the Alice Purnell Collection. Order now to secure this extraordinary specimen for your collection!