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deadlungs
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Ok, here goes. I've recently gotten into creating planets in Photoshop. I have an interesting idea for a planet that i'm not sure is possible. Any scientific input on plausibility would be great. So here's the story of Anteiron:<br />We begin with an earth-like (although not nearly as far in the evolution process) planet in another galaxy. Interplanetary political tensions between other, more advanced planets in this galaxy is at an all time high before a huge galactic war ensues. The largest battle of this war occurs in space above Anteiron. After the battle, wreckage from all manner of destroyed ships plummets to the surface of the planet, scarring the surface with huge impact craters and causing immense tidal waves. The planet is forgotten for millions of years; the mostly iron wreckage remains unmoved in the waters and land. As the years pass, the water becomes filled with rust from the decaying hulls of the remnants of this epic battle. The organisms on the planet also change, adapting to the high levels of iron in their environment. As time passes, species of plants and animals gain the ability to process this iron and convert it into bio-armor which is as natural as our skin. The questions I have pertain to the actual formation of a rust ocean, the adaptability of any creature to such high levels of iron, and the ability to internally create armor out of this iron. I know that things rust faster in salt water than in fresh water, although i know little else about this stuff. I have the planet's picture in my photobucket account and if anyone is interested in seeing it, the url is http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/eighthxdeadlyxsin/PlanetSmallk.jpg . a larger, more detailed copy is stored in my computer, just ask! thanks for any ideas! <br /><br />EDIT: Oops! This thread was intended for the science fiction forum, although it fits in somewhat here, as it is a