Tree Mimics are named due to their resemblance to trees and logs. While going unnamed in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the Tree Mimic's name was revealed in the film's novelization.
Design
Appearance
Some Tree Mimics resemble fallen logs, which can open to reveal a mouth filled with numerous sharp teeth. Their head sports extendable root-like mandibles to seize unsuspecting prey swiftly.
Roar
Tree Mimics produce a rumbling noise as they chew their prey.
Personality
Tree Mimics are ambush predators that lurk in the jungles of the Hollow Earth. Their lack of mobility means they must lay still and wait to attack unsuspecting prey. They also regurgitate items they cannot digest, such as objects made of metal and plastic.
During the Hollow Earth expedition, Trapper catches the scent of a predator, one that he likened to rotting flesh, and warns Ilene Andrews, Bernie Hayes, Jia, and Mikael about potential danger. Mikael belittles Trapper and Bernie about their incompetence while ranting about being in charge, stating his tech's able to sense danger quicker than anyone else before a Tree Mimic devours him. The horrified Trapper, Bernie, Ilene, and Jia flee from the scene as the Tree Mimic chews on Mikael and regurgitates his rifle.
In the film's novelization, Ilene states that Monarch has encountered several Tree Mimic species, but not the root-like specimen that devoured Mikael.
Abilities
Camouflage
The Tree Mimic's log-like appearance keeps them hidden from unsuspecting prey. They can also hide their body heat to avoid infrared scanners' detection systems.
Teeth
Tree Mimics can use their razor-sharp teeth to chew human-sized prey. They use extendable root-shaped mandibles to drag their unsuspecting prey into their mouths swiftly.
Novels: Arthur Adams • Eric Battle • Jimmy Betancourt • Greg Borenstein • Yvel Guichet • Drew Edward Johnson • Jann Jones • Lee Loughridge • Robert Napton • Arvid Nelson • Allen Passalaqua • Alan Quah • Richard Starkings
