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{{SimilarName|the '''Tree Spires Biome'''|the [[Tree Spire|geological feature of the same name]]}}
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|category = [[Biomes (Below Zero)|Biomes]]
|type = [[Biomes (Below Zero)#Underwater Biomes|Aquatic]]
|depth_range =70 - 460 meters 
|id=''treespires''
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* [[Argentite Outcrop]]
* [[Calaverite Outcrop]]
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* [[Lava Geysers (Below Zero)|Lava Geysers]]
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*[[Independent Bases|Independent Tech Sites]]
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{{Quote2 (BZ)|Rising temperatures detected in mineral-rich fissure below.
[[File:Treespires-pda.ogg]]|PDA}}
The '''Tree Spires''' is one of the three divisions of the thermal zone, a [[Biomes (Below Zero)|biome]] dominated by large, branching Hydrothermal [[Coral]] called [[Tree Spire]]s. It is the home of the [[Ventgarden]].

It borders the [[Thermal Spires]], [[West Arctic]], [[Purple Vents]], [[Delta Island]], [[Lilypad Islands]], [[Crystal Caves]], and the [[World Edge]].

{{SpoilerSection|An entrance to the cave containing [[Marguerit Maida's Base]] can be found here,}}

== Description ==
The biome has many large tree-like Hydrothermal Vents that are covered in small vine-like [[Flora (Below Zero)|Flora]]. It has many types of Flora and [[Fauna]] including two species of [[Leviathan Class Organisms|Leviathans]]: Two [[Chelicerate]]s and two [[Ventgarden]]s, with the Chelicerates and one Ventgarden in the northeastern section, and one Ventgarden in the southwestern section. A couple of [[Juvenile Ventgarden]]s can be seen wandering around the biome, too.

The biome is dominated by cliffs and small ridges, with noticeable erosion in some areas. Clusters of Cliff Lanterns can be seen on growing on many of the cliffs in the biome. The southern section is also reasonably deeper than the rest of the biome, as the biome gradually slopes down into the [[World Edge]]. The western section shares a boundary with the [[Arctic#West Arctic|West Arctic]]. {{Clear}}

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Main Tree Spires=
[[File:Tree Spires Biome.png|thumb|300px|The Main Tree Spires]]
The Main Tree Spires is the main section of the biome, hosting a variety of both [[Fauna]] and [[Flora (Below Zero)|Flora]]. The area also hosts the [[Leviathan Class Organisms|Leviathans]] mentioned previously. The ridges and cliffs of the biome support a variety of Flora native to the biome, including the [[Reaper's Wineglass]].

The [[Spiral Plant]], a flora needed for the crafting of [[Synthetic Fibers (Below Zero)|Synthetic Fibers]], is found inside the Ventgardens.

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Resources=
* [[Argentite Outcrop]]
* [[Large Resource Deposits (Below Zero)|Large Copper Deposit]]
* [[Large Resource Deposits (Below Zero)|Large Quartz Deposit]]
* [[Large Resource Deposits (Below Zero)|Large Titanium Deposit]]
* [[Silver Ore (Below Zero)|Silver Ore]]
* [[Spiral Plant|Spiral Plant Clipping]]
* [[Titanium (Below Zero)|Titanium]]
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Fauna=
* [[Arrow Ray]]
* [[Brute Shark]]
* [[Chelicerate]]
* [[Hoopfish (Below Zero)|Hoopfish]]
* [[Juvenile Ventgarden]]
* [[Red Feather Fish]]
* [[Ventgarden]]
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Flora=
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Biome=
* [[Blooming Raindrops]]
* [[Reaper's Wineglass]]
* [[Tornado Plates]]
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Ventgardens=
* [[Bulb Stalk Plant]]
* [[Redwort Relative]]
* [[Spiral Plant]]
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Coral=
* [[Glowing Coral Shelf]]
* [[Tree Spire]]
* [[Tree Spires Purple Coral]]}}

==Gallery==
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Day Tree Spires.jpg|Overview of the area during the day
Night Tree Spires.jpg|Overview of the area at night
TS1.jpg|A pair of [[Juvenile Ventgarden]]s swimming in the open
TS3.jpg|One of the Adult [[Ventgarden]]s from a distance
Hydrothermal Vent Cluster.jpg|A cluster of Hydrothermal Spires in the area
TreeSpires.jpg|Several large tree spires in the biome
TS4.jpg|A close view of a Tree Spire
RedFeatherfishTS.jpg|A [[Red Feather Fish]] swimming next to a Ventgarden
ArrowRayTS.jpg|An [[Arrow Ray]] within the biome
BruteSharkTS.jpg|A [[Brute Shark]] swimming in the biome
ChelicerateTreeSpires.jpg|A [[Chelicerate]] patrolling the biome
Chelicerate6.jpg|A Chelicerate attacking a Brute Shark
TS2.jpg|A [[Glow Whale]] swimming close to the biome
Thermal Spires Border.jpg|The border with the Thermal Spires
Tree Spires Shallow Area.jpg|A shallower section of the biome
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Tree Spires Fissure=
[[File:TreeSpires fissurecave.png|thumb|300px|The Tree Spires Fissure]]
The Tree Spires Fissure accounts for the small fissures found in the cliffs and seabed surrounding the Ventgardens, and the two cave systems, each located under one of the Ventgardens. These fissures hold many rare and valuable [[Raw Materials]], such as [[Uraninite Crystal (Below Zero)|Uraninite Crystal]]s or [[Ruby (Below Zero)|Ruby]].

The cave systems themselves lack many Fauna and Flora, but contain [[Thermal Plant (Below Zero)|Thermal Plant]] [[Fragments (Below Zero)|Fragments]].

{{SpoilerSection|The northeastern cave system contains an [[Independent Bases|Independent Tech Site]] and connects to [[Marguerit Maida's Base]], while the southwestern one holds one of the [[Ground Sampler]]s and two [[Ion Cube (Below Zero)|Ion Cube]]s.}}

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Data Boxes=
* [[Booster Tank]]
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Resources=
* [[Calaverite Outcrop]]
* [[Diamond (Below Zero)|Diamond]]
* [[Gold (Below Zero)|Gold]]
* [[Ion Cube (Below Zero)|Ion Cube]]
* [[Large Resource Deposits (Below Zero)|Large Diamond Deposit]]
* [[Lithium (Below Zero)|Lithium]]
* [[Ruby (Below Zero)|Ruby]]
* [[Titanium (Below Zero)|Titanium]]
* [[Uraninite Crystal (Below Zero)|Uraninite Crystal]]
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Fragments=
* [[Thermal Plant (Below Zero)|Thermal Plant Fragments]]
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Scannables=
* [[Desk (Below Zero)|Desk]]
* [[Light Stick (Below Zero)|Light Stick]]
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Fauna=
* [[Arrow Ray]]
* [[Discus Fish]]
* [[Triops]]
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Flora=
* [[Blooming Raindrops]]
* [[Reaper's Wineglass]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
Coral=
* [[Glowing Coral Shelf]]
* [[Tree Spire]]
* [[Tree Spires Purple Coral]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
PDAs=
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* [[Databank (Below Zero)#Marguerit Maida's Log #1|Marguerit Maida's Log #1]]}}
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==Gallery==
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NorthernFissure.jpeg|The entrance to the northern fissure
SouthernFissure.jpeg|The entrance to the southern fissure
TreeSpires fissurecave2.png|Deeper into the fissure under the northern Ventgarden
TS Discus.png|A [[Discus Fish]] near the entrance of the Fissure.
NorthChamber.jpeg|The main chamber of the northern fissure
Techsite.jpeg|A Tech Site found in the fissure
MargBaseFissure.jpeg|The intersection with the [[Lilypads Crevice]]
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Large Tree Spire=
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[[File:LargeTreeSpire.png|thumb|300px|The Large Tree Spire]]
{{Quote2 (BZ)|The nearby spires are substantial thermal vent structures, hospitable to coral formation.|[[PDA]]}}
The Large Tree Spire is a smaller section of the Tree Spires found on a large rock formation located in the center of the biome. This area is easily identified by the large Tree Spire located on the top.

The area itself lacks many Raw Materials and Fauna, but it's the only area to possess [[Lily Paddler]]s, and has no specific points of interest.

The large Tree Spire can be used as a natural marker, and can also be taken advantage of to make a [[Seabases|Seabase]] on thanks to its proximity to the surface and the readily available Thermal Plant fragments scattered around it.
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Resources=
* [[Ruby (Below Zero)|Ruby]]
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Fragments=
* [[Thermal Plant (Below Zero)|Thermal Plant Fragments]]
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Fauna=
* [[Lily Paddler]]
* [[Red Feather Fish]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
Flora=
* [[Blooming Raindrops]]
* [[Reaper's Wineglass]]
* [[Tornado Plates]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
Coral=
* [[Glowing Coral Shelf]]
* [[Tree Spire]]
* [[Tree Spires Purple Coral]]}}

==Gallery==
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TreeBottom.jpeg|The bottom of the rock formation
Cliffside.jpeg|A cliffside of the area with multiple [[Tornado Plates]]
TreeSpires LargeTreeSpireDitto.png|The large tree spire in comparison to a normal [[Tree Spire]]
LilyPaddlinThruTS.jpg|A [[Lily Paddler]] at the base of the large tree spire
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==Concept Art==
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Pat-presley-arctic-thermal-zone-01a.jpg|[[Concept art]] - by [[Pat Presley]]
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== Trivia ==
* Despite its name, [[Hydrothermal Spire]]s are present here.
*Out of all of the biomes, this one has the most diverse [[Leviathan Class Organisms]] living within it.

== References ==
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[[Category:Biomes]]
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[[Category:Aquatic]]
[[Category:Story]]
[[Category:Subnautica: Below Zero]]
[[Category:Caves]]