Cell Relations

Some cells appear to have relationships with each other, one being fierce (aggressive; usually carnivores) and others being kinder (passive; usually herbivores) - cells created by Maxis usually have a hint in their name that depicts their actions. Some cells have totally explicit relations with each other, while others seem to have a weaker relationship. Other ones appear even on different levels, but look similar.

Those relationship may be not attacking each other (as seen in most), or by similar names or similar bodies (as also seen in most), being manipulated by the player's cell, and in just one particular case, reproduction.

Punky & Pinky

 * Similar name
 * Similar body
 * Don't attack each other
 * Punkys seem to escort Pinkys "herds" (groups with 3 - 6)
 * Very notable relationship

Stabber & Stabbella

 * Similar name
 * Similar body
 * Don't attack each other
 * Notable relationship

Shyster & Spiked Shyster

 * Similar name
 * Similar body
 * Don't attack each other
 * Relationship seems to be not so strong, as Spiked Shysters aren't found often
 * Notable relationship
 * When found together, Spiked Shysters will attack you more often if you kill Shysters.

Buzzy & Needle buzzy

 * Similar name
 * Similar body
 * They don't attack each other
 * However Buzzy becomes prey-sized when Needle Buzzy appears
 * Not so notable relationship

Particular relationship
The most particular and interesting relationship in the game is between Maa, Paa and Junior. After mating with Paa, Maa will lay black eggs that will hatch into Junior cells. This is suggestive as lots of things can be noted because of this about names and others.


 * Paa from papa
 * Maa from mama
 * Junior is nearly identical to Paa (except smaller)
 * The 3 cells are blue
 * The 3 cells have 4 eyes, equally disposed
 * Maa looks like Paa (if you take out the huge-pregnant-suggestive-belly and put in a jaw)
 * Paa doesn't attack Maa or Junior (usually)

Evolution level Relationships
The cells Bloato and Nosey may be related in some way. Just as the aforementioned related cells share certain physical characteristics, Bloato and Nosey have a few common characteristics as well. They are the only omnivorous cells in the game, have similar body shapes and colours, and are fast-moving. In addition, Bloato is aggressive while Nosey is not, and this is similar to other pairs of related cells (with one being aggressive, and the other being more peaceful).

However, Bloato and Nosey appear at different levels of the cell stage, and as such Bloato might instead be an evolved version of Nosey. On the other hand, Buzzy and Needle Buzzy make their first appearance at different stages as well, so the size difference between the Bloato and Nosey may not refute any possibility of the two cells being related to each other.

Another possible relationship exists between Chomper, Jawhead and Megamouth as all three possess multiple eyes and mouth-themed names. Chomper and Jawhead have similar colours, and Jawhead and Megamouth both have spikes.

"Domesticating" Prey Cells
When a player's cell makes a growth spurt, nearby peer cells become prey cells. These cells end up being more docile. They can be pushed to other peer cells to do light damage to them, making them flee from you. Your "pet" will be unharmed. Just be careful when near carnivores, as they can eat your "pet", especially if he is your only means of defense. If you mate, your "pet" will be gone forever.



"Pet Cell" Glitch
Sometimes, when you do a growth spurt and you have poison, you kill a nearby docile prey cell with weapons by means of poison, if left there for a few minutes, it returns to life, actually fighting for you. This glitch is rare and does not happen 100% of the time you do this. If you zoom in enough, you can actually see that the cell's eyes are large as if it was scared, but the eyes are upside-down! If you mate, the "pet" will appear next to you when you hatch, but if you removed the poison part, then it will run from you, unhypnotized.