Mosaics, or species belonging to the Mosaica class, are a very… deceiving bunch. They’re seemingly reliant on the existence of other species to properly function at a base level.
Mosaic cells are very unique, having a greater degree of similarity to cyanobacteria than to regular animal cells. Structurally, they resemble crystalline structures found in minerals such as quartz, which extends to the surface appearance of the Mosaic, although their texture can alter at times to resemble kinetic sand. Each cell is also individualised, putting Mosaics in a group between regular and colonial organisms, as each cell is capable of mostly independent behaviour while simultaneously acting as part of the whole organism. Genetically, all Mosaic cells are essentially the same between species, with the only thing separating them being a secondary line of code handling species-specific behaviours. While Mosaic cells regularly behave as a mix between a neuron, myocytes and bone cell, when grouped together, they can form visual and auditory systems. Mosaics lack senses such as smell or taste.
The anatomy of Mosaics isn’t necessarily fixed. Their unique cells allows grants them a greater degree of fluidity or freedom with their body plans, not restricted by general biological rules. Mosaics use ambient radiation or electromagnetism as sustenance, or even local Anima in certain situations, and are capable of entering a catatonic state in deprived of them for long periods of time, capable of remaining like this indefinitely. However, due to the structure of their cells, damage in one part of the body can resonate across the entire organism, which can lead to the Mosaic shattering and ultimately dying.