Sporewood

An anomalous type of biome found on Gaea, Sporewoods may be found both on the planet's surface and beneath it, with the latter being more common. They may also be Primeval or adapted as Sealands and other distorted environments. Defined by megafungi, Sporewoods usually form in areas with significant shade and moisture and may spread outward to more sunny locations if the proper umbrella species form, such as Starry-Night Bolette or False Pine. These areas are easily noticeable by the proliferation of fungi, lichen, mosses, molds (including slime molds), and species adapted to consume them or to exist symbiotically with them. Sporewoods can be highly dangerous due to the presence of toxic or parasitic spores, but creatures adapted to these environs or specific regions without these dangerous fungi can be relatively hospitable. They are even cultivated intentionally by some Races and Monsters as a form of agriculture, as many of the species in these environments are edible or have special properties.
Category:Canon
Category:Gaea
Category:Environment
Category:Biome