An enormous Conk mushroom that petrifies outward throughout its lifecycle. Sturdy enough to support structures. Durable enough to be coached into a major role in Haaru Architecture.
Description
In Ecology
In Geology
Due to their extraction of mineral nutrients from their Mother Lomoi (Boduan) hosts, decaying Nelem contribute a considerable portion of downstream sediments, but nowhere near as much as Geophore.
In Haaru Culture
Nelem have played an important role in the history of Haaru culture.