A Follicle is a temporary excretory cavity that surrounds a Geophore within the Sapwood of Mother Lomoi (Boduan) trees. The process of geophore excretion is synonymous with the Follicle moving to the exterior Bark and becoming part of it. A Follicle has a relatively soft, spongy texture compared to normal bark.
Description
In Ecology
Follicles are used as dens by various species: