Anterifructa validoradix

Descended from M. sumufindus
25 meters tall
Adaptations: M. validoradix has increased in height, allowing it to thrive in Zone C's canopy. Its branches have also widened outwards, increasing the area from which it collects sunlight. This has two main effects, the first one being that it is able to grow in areas where U. procerus form an emergent layer, as its widespread branches and wide leaves still allow it to collect enough sunlight. The second effect is that it shades more of the forest floor, stunting the growth of would-be competitors.
To complement these changes, the buttressing around M. validoradix's roots is notably larger than that of its ancestor, providing more support for its greater height and more widespread branches.
Other than these adaptations, they are rather similar to their ancestor, featuring the same supporting rod in each leaf that aids in nutrient exchange.
Feeding: M. validoradix use the broad leaves at the ends of its three branches to photosynthesize.
Reproduction: M. validoradix produces pink and orange pollen and nectar filled flowers at the base of its leaves. It blooms from April to August. These flowers develop into 3 cm wide bright red sugary fruits. Each fruit contains a digestion resistant seed or "pit". These fruit draw the attention of forages and trick them into swallowing the seed and excreting it elsewhere.

M. validoradix is predated by B. spikus, J. clavocauda, J. frydilophus, J. heteropteryx, P. wichitensis, S. opposa, T. panzerous, and J. picticornus.

Its fruits are eaten by A. manis, A. megaloceros, D. ruchuis, F. skyi, F. spinensis, J. clavocauda, J. frydilophus, J. heteropteryx, J. picticornus, P. wichitensis, S. opposa, T. epipediceratos, T. panzerous, W. dontria, W. dilitrius, W. trichotovarelius.