Devil Dagrites

The devil’s archer evolved from an ancestor capable of growing tissue outside of its own body. This adaptation opened many new niches for the ancestor, and many of its descendents survive to the present day. They have been nicknamed “devil dagrites” for their relation to the devil’s archer, but most are benign and even beneficial to the trees they grow on. Some nest in tree hollows carved by other creatures, while others grow on the surface. None are parasitic to their tree hosts. In fact, it is believed that their presence blocks further attack by herbivores and pathogens.