Tetherweed

From Traveller Wiki - Science-Fiction Adventure in the Far future

Tetherweed is normally encountered between ten and one hundred yards in length. The entire plant is normally buoyant in water, and extracts industrial metals such as copper from the water. These resources are gathered in long cells. As it drifts through magnetic fields, electrical differential builds up. The plant uses this power to supplement photosynthesis. In addition, animals biting the plant may suffer stunning or even damage from electrical discharges. Tetherweed will grow quickly if in contact with electrical cable or a maglev tunnel.

Tetherweed travels by wrapping itself around sensor booms and landing gear. It seems to be able to hibernate in space. Teatherweed has been traced Gulistan/Star Lane (Deneb 0124), where it escaped on the landing gear of a refuling free trader.

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