The crystal tree split from the Slarti crystal stalk when stronger "trunks" began to develop. These new organisms were better suited to drier environments, and they soon left the rivers and swamps entirely. The success of the crystal tree "fruit" that carried their spores brought about the use of more and more fruit. Instead of just a few spore carriers, dozens of these soft crystalline "fruit" began to grow on the branches of the crystal trees.
Living Relatives (click to show/hide)
These are randomly selected, and organized from lowest to highest shared taxon. (This may correspond to similarity more than actual relation)
