Tree Leech

Tree Leeches, formerly called Barnacle Suckers are a type of Fauna found growing on the side of Coral Trees or walls. Occasionally they can be found on the seabed.

Official artwork released by the developers has listed the Tree Leeches as potentially being hazardous or intractable in the future. However, given that they have a name that is displayed when looking at them, it is very likely that they will continue to be harvestable in future builds. At the moment, they may be harvested using any knife. They give Tree Mushroom Samples.

Appearance
Tree Leeches are circular crustaceans with a hole in their center. Their tops are a bright purple color.

Data Bank Entry
Parasitic, fungus-like growth found attached to other fauna. An enzyme is released by the organism which dissolves a hole in the skin of the host, from which it leeches nutrients directly.

Outer, tooth-lined jaw serves no identified purpose. May be used during a different stage of the organism's lifecycle?

Assessment: Exploitable fungal enzymes