More Life On Nike

The information in Life On Nike was extracted from an introductory passage on pp. 484-485 (for full reference, see here) but, of course, more information emerges as the story proceeds. On p. 510:

"...primitive but tree-sized 'ferns'";
blue-green fronds;
giant pseudo-insects.

Tom hears rilling water, smells damp growth and hides in an abri.

Any further data on Nikean life will be noted in addenda to this post.