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Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group
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A generous clattering of occlupanids was sent to HORG via an anonymous field researcher from McMinnville, Oregon. Amongst the rainbow array of P. utiliformis specimens, were some unexpected delights: specimens of Protocrena obtusilateri, Carisma matsumotoi, and several of Captospinula simplistica.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 AM
A generous clattering of occlupanids was sent to HORG via an anonymous field researcher from McMinnville, Oregon. Amongst the rainbow array of P. utiliformis specimens, were some unexpected delights: specimens of Protocrena obtusilateri, Carisma matsumotoi, and several of Captospinula simplistica.
Of particular interest are the specimens of the corrugatid Constrictula decussatoris, attached to mesh bags containing salted hard boiled eggs. Sadly, no Angulognathids were observed on this survey. Specimens of another endemic microsyntheran, the soy sauce sea bream, were also collected.
November 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Of particular interest are the specimens of the corrugatid Constrictula decussatoris, attached to mesh bags containing salted hard boiled eggs. Sadly, no Angulognathids were observed on this survey. Specimens of another endemic microsyntheran, the soy sauce sea bream, were also collected.
N. baldwina and A. ptyctophyllus were often found in the produce region, their flexible bodies tightly wrapped around various mesh and plastic film bags. Infirmimaxilla kurisu was also observed attached to clusters of perfectly-shaped grapes, each lovingly insulated in soft styrofoam webbing.
November 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
N. baldwina and A. ptyctophyllus were often found in the produce region, their flexible bodies tightly wrapped around various mesh and plastic film bags. Infirmimaxilla kurisu was also observed attached to clusters of perfectly-shaped grapes, each lovingly insulated in soft styrofoam webbing.
Only large grocery biomes were found to contain occlupanids in any appreciable number. Diplacofelis spp. were the most common occlupanids to encounter in the bakery aisle niche, in blue, white and rarely red color morphs.
November 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Only large grocery biomes were found to contain occlupanids in any appreciable number. Diplacofelis spp. were the most common occlupanids to encounter in the bakery aisle niche, in blue, white and rarely red color morphs.
Researchers with HORG recently attended a staff retreat into the mountains of Japan, visiting many a secluded onsen, but always keeping a watchful eye out for endemic Japanese occlupanids. Our team set forth on a journey through Kyoto, Takayama, Shinhotaka, Matsumoto, Hirayu, and Kanazawa.
November 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Researchers with HORG recently attended a staff retreat into the mountains of Japan, visiting many a secluded onsen, but always keeping a watchful eye out for endemic Japanese occlupanids. Our team set forth on a journey through Kyoto, Takayama, Shinhotaka, Matsumoto, Hirayu, and Kanazawa.
This burly occlupanopsid is commonly found in freezing conditions, and has been observed preying on bags of Unbun brand gluten-free bread, and other frozen bread products. Specimen discovered by FORC occlupanologist Cale L. in Southern Ontario.
September 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
This burly occlupanopsid is commonly found in freezing conditions, and has been observed preying on bags of Unbun brand gluten-free bread, and other frozen bread products. Specimen discovered by FORC occlupanologist Cale L. in Southern Ontario.
Its species name 'eclipsis' refers to the poetic fact that the occlupanid whose niche it is eclipsing is none other than Palpatophora stellanova, which is itself a jet-black color morph elevated to species status nearly 20 years prior.
August 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Its species name 'eclipsis' refers to the poetic fact that the occlupanid whose niche it is eclipsing is none other than Palpatophora stellanova, which is itself a jet-black color morph elevated to species status nearly 20 years prior.
This jet-black hyaline toxodentid is in all respects virtually identical in morphology to Neotessera vitripalpus, save for its color. While this would usually classify it as a color morph, it has been given its own designation as Neotessera eclipsis, an unusual move by the HORG Board of Taxonomy.
August 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This jet-black hyaline toxodentid is in all respects virtually identical in morphology to Neotessera vitripalpus, save for its color. While this would usually classify it as a color morph, it has been given its own designation as Neotessera eclipsis, an unusual move by the HORG Board of Taxonomy.
Specimens of E. obnixa have been found only through donated hoards, sequestering itself into large mailed envelopes, mingled with other occlupanids; This Acutignathan resists yielding its secrets. Found in Australia and Sweden. Discovered by occlupanologists E.R. Fisher (FORC) & S. Nottingham.
August 4, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Specimens of E. obnixa have been found only through donated hoards, sequestering itself into large mailed envelopes, mingled with other occlupanids; This Acutignathan resists yielding its secrets. Found in Australia and Sweden. Discovered by occlupanologists E.R. Fisher (FORC) & S. Nottingham.
Found outdoors in New Zealand above fields of grapevines, perched in large numbers on bird-netting. Specimen has distinctive raised ridges on dorsal and ventral sides, giving this occlupanid a uniquely dimensional aspect. Species discovered and submitted by microsyntheric artisan S. Nottingham
July 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Found outdoors in New Zealand above fields of grapevines, perched in large numbers on bird-netting. Specimen has distinctive raised ridges on dorsal and ventral sides, giving this occlupanid a uniquely dimensional aspect. Species discovered and submitted by microsyntheric artisan S. Nottingham
Curious pseudocclupanid discovered in Vermont on McKenzie brand sausages. With a spindle-shape and glasslike body, this yoke-shaped microsyntherid would ordinarily not be considered among the Pseudocclupanida but for its very occlupanid-like habit of gripping the twisted plastic end of plastic bags.
July 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Curious pseudocclupanid discovered in Vermont on McKenzie brand sausages. With a spindle-shape and glasslike body, this yoke-shaped microsyntherid would ordinarily not be considered among the Pseudocclupanida but for its very occlupanid-like habit of gripping the twisted plastic end of plastic bags.
Recently described perennial pseudocclupanid that is observed primarily in winter. Discovered in North Dakota by O. Ohm (FMCO). O. wazichan shares the same rarified niche as C. pinicola; plastic evergreen trees with pre-installed holiday lights.
July 19, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Recently described perennial pseudocclupanid that is observed primarily in winter. Discovered in North Dakota by O. Ohm (FMCO). O. wazichan shares the same rarified niche as C. pinicola; plastic evergreen trees with pre-installed holiday lights.
Reliably found in medical biomes, attached to bags of medical suction canisters. Has round scars on one side. Notable lateral divots and an aboral indent. Gular oral furrows are generous. Specimen submitted by Field Researcher M. Schatz, who found it in a hospital supply room in Wisconsin.
July 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Reliably found in medical biomes, attached to bags of medical suction canisters. Has round scars on one side. Notable lateral divots and an aboral indent. Gular oral furrows are generous. Specimen submitted by Field Researcher M. Schatz, who found it in a hospital supply room in Wisconsin.
Several biomes are lovingly recreated, along with specimens, charts, and a small selection of the many letters sent to HORG over the years.
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July 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Several biomes are lovingly recreated, along with specimens, charts, and a small selection of the many letters sent to HORG over the years.
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Selected views from the exhibition,
Occlupanid: 面包夹作为一种生物
Occlupanid: Plastic Bread Tags as Organism
Images kindly shared from CuspDot in Hangzhou, China.
Viewers are introduced to the scientific study of occlupanids, and invited to try their hand at identification.
Occlupanid: 面包夹作为一种生物
Occlupanid: Plastic Bread Tags as Organism
Images kindly shared from CuspDot in Hangzhou, China.
Viewers are introduced to the scientific study of occlupanids, and invited to try their hand at identification.
July 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Selected views from the exhibition,
Occlupanid: 面包夹作为一种生物
Occlupanid: Plastic Bread Tags as Organism
Images kindly shared from CuspDot in Hangzhou, China.
Viewers are introduced to the scientific study of occlupanids, and invited to try their hand at identification.
Occlupanid: 面包夹作为一种生物
Occlupanid: Plastic Bread Tags as Organism
Images kindly shared from CuspDot in Hangzhou, China.
Viewers are introduced to the scientific study of occlupanids, and invited to try their hand at identification.
This trio of hyaline specimens have now been formally described. All feature a translucent pliable integument that is polished on one side and gently textured on the obverse, and vestigial rounded lateral palps. Collected from Thomas' English Muffins and bags of hot dog buns in N. America.
June 12, 2025 at 5:11 AM
This trio of hyaline specimens have now been formally described. All feature a translucent pliable integument that is polished on one side and gently textured on the obverse, and vestigial rounded lateral palps. Collected from Thomas' English Muffins and bags of hot dog buns in N. America.
The HORG switchboard has been lit up recently with excited reports of new occlupanid species. all bearing similar characteristics; Low symmetrical palps, and a pliable blue integument with a rough pebbled surface on one side. So far they seem to favor bags of bread products.
May 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The HORG switchboard has been lit up recently with excited reports of new occlupanid species. all bearing similar characteristics; Low symmetrical palps, and a pliable blue integument with a rough pebbled surface on one side. So far they seem to favor bags of bread products.
While on a staff excursion to France this past week, our wandering scholars discovered an occlupanid in Paris! Internationally renowned tridentid Admordorsum groningensis has been found on bags of La Boulangère sliced bread.
May 27, 2025 at 6:35 AM
While on a staff excursion to France this past week, our wandering scholars discovered an occlupanid in Paris! Internationally renowned tridentid Admordorsum groningensis has been found on bags of La Boulangère sliced bread.
A new and deeply concerning Chartoniphytous occlupanopsid, Hylotypus gemellus, of the Toxodentaceae, has been recorded in Australia and the Netherlands. It has been observed attached to bags of iceberg lettuce.
May 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
A new and deeply concerning Chartoniphytous occlupanopsid, Hylotypus gemellus, of the Toxodentaceae, has been recorded in Australia and the Netherlands. It has been observed attached to bags of iceberg lettuce.
The Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group looks forward to integrating these anatomical descriptors into future bulletins. The report can be read directly here: www.horg.com/horg/wp-cont...
April 29, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group looks forward to integrating these anatomical descriptors into future bulletins. The report can be read directly here: www.horg.com/horg/wp-cont...
This incredibly rectangular archignathid was discovered by occlupanologist A. Leu on a bag of bandage padding in a Tennessee veterinary clinic. Of particular note is the primitive raptorial stricture; a simple asymmetric division between oral grooves, as opposed to a developed set of oral hooks.
April 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
This incredibly rectangular archignathid was discovered by occlupanologist A. Leu on a bag of bandage padding in a Tennessee veterinary clinic. Of particular note is the primitive raptorial stricture; a simple asymmetric division between oral grooves, as opposed to a developed set of oral hooks.
Here is a perhaps clearer image showing our type specimen alongside three other samples in our collection. Yours is a particularly well-preserved specimen. We salute your perception in the finer points of occlupanopsid identification!
March 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Here is a perhaps clearer image showing our type specimen alongside three other samples in our collection. Yours is a particularly well-preserved specimen. We salute your perception in the finer points of occlupanopsid identification!
Presenting the holotype collection of the Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group: Each entry in this mighty tome is the “type specimen”; that is, the physical reference sample for each species for all currently-described members of Occlupanida, Occlupanopsida, and Pseudocclupanida.
February 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Presenting the holotype collection of the Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group: Each entry in this mighty tome is the “type specimen”; that is, the physical reference sample for each species for all currently-described members of Occlupanida, Occlupanopsida, and Pseudocclupanida.
The persollid's grasp is thought to improve the mask's seal on the human host, keeping the human healthy and mobile. This increases the persollid's range before they drop off to complete their life cycle. It is during this stage that most are collected. All six found by occlupanologist Kurisu (FORC)
February 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The persollid's grasp is thought to improve the mask's seal on the human host, keeping the human healthy and mobile. This increases the persollid's range before they drop off to complete their life cycle. It is during this stage that most are collected. All six found by occlupanologist Kurisu (FORC)
Sextet of safety: A series of pseudocclupanids, whose hosts are KN94 and KN95 face masks. These persollids grasp on to one mask loop with their primary oral groove, and latch on to the opposite loop with their secondary vesicle. Specimens collected in 2023 from Australia and HK.
February 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Sextet of safety: A series of pseudocclupanids, whose hosts are KN94 and KN95 face masks. These persollids grasp on to one mask loop with their primary oral groove, and latch on to the opposite loop with their secondary vesicle. Specimens collected in 2023 from Australia and HK.