Species-010: Laths

Laths inhabit a generally barren biome of Eth, the geothermal highlands where few treeths grow. They are producers, but not photosynthetic. Their collective root structures that extend kilometers to the lowlands brings up subterranean water, and different structures conduct geothermal heat to the organism. This converts the water to steam, where microscopic rotors convert the rising steam to energy. The steam is released into the atmosphere, a vital function in the ecosystem (see Document ETH-235 for more details). Laths are slow growing but have no natural predators, which may give hint that their vital role is recognized by the ecosystem.

Structure
Laths appear as simple round objects that release steam out of tubes on the top of their main body. They have large roots, that connect with other lath roots to bring up heat and water, separately. They expend no energy gathering these materials, as they have xylem structures in their roots.