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Plant/Animal Symbiosis

Plant/Animal Symbiosis is a phenomena that defines nature elementals, where plants grow within sapeint animals, to the point they become so intertwined they combine and become the same species. Such a phenomona is a spectrum, as some nature elementals are more animal then plant, or vice versa.

Manifestation

Plant/Animal Symbiosis shows itself in a variety of ways in nature elementals, though some of the most common forms involve the plants roots wrapping around the body of the animal, sometimes even bone deep to stabilize itself. This symbiosis is highly beneficial for both sides, the plant in question gets a host that provides nutrients and water, could move around to give it proper sunlight, and take care of any other problems with ease. The sapient gets control over the plant on their body to give them things like extra limbs, a natural weapon built into their body with a flower to shoot out seeds and sticky pollen at, defenses like thick plant armor or thorns, and even a backup source of energy via photosynthesis.   However, the symbiosis requires work to be put into it to prevent problems, like the plant overgrowing, causing strain for the sapient, or in worse cases, the roots within binding to their bones so bonded that it causes partial paralysis. Should the plant ever find itself in grave danger, it can even "take over" the mind of the sapient, leaving them entranced, going out to the nearest patch of sunlight and drinking as much water as possible to save itself. While in this state, the sapient is technically still aware of what is going on around itself but is unable to respond to any of it as the plant is controlling physical movement.   Since Plant/Animal Symbiosis is a spectrum, each and every species of nature elemental has their own experience with the plants on their bodies. for example, a nature elemental that is mostly animal may only have a small plant growing within them, such a few small flowers or moss, which does not have to grow deep into the sapient to join together properly, while their plants may only offer them a few benefits, like a tail with sharp leaves, or the ability to spread their flora far and weigh down their targets. A Nature elemental that is a fair balance of both plant and animal may have a flower a bit smaller than their back, long grasses growing from their head, or even parts of their body being made entirely of plant material, like their tails or wings. While more of their body is now plant, they now get extra benefits with it, like attacking directly with vines and shooting out swarms of leaves at their target.   Finally, a nature elemental that is mostly plant with some animal are often made of plant material that thrives throughout their entire body, like bark growing out of their skin or scales made of leaves. With most of their body being made of plant material, the animal part often grows so intertwined that there is no longer any distinction at all between the plant and the animal, so one part can't take damage for the other, though this form still gives them benefits, like being able to photosynthesize on their entire body whenever needed instead of having to keep a certain part in the sun, or having their plant body grow tougher with every attack endured.
Type
Metaphysical, Elemental

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