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Like rams and goats, Dryads shed their horns outer layer somewhat frequently. This is caused by the keratin curing from the sunlight, drying the surface layer. Adult Dryads shed their horns approximately every 12-15 years, and every 3-5 years during childhood and adolescence. The shedding is not painful, and is often described as relieving. In most dryad societies, the event is seen as passing into the next phase of life; it means that the Dryad will experience a major event soon. Over the next several years, the outer layer rebuilds. After 6 months they already have regained half the necessary layering of keratin. During this process, Dryads often consume much larger amounts of food. Dryads shed their horns and average of 22 times during their lives.
=== Digestion ===
Like all species in the infernal taxonomy, Dryads are omnivores. However historically Dryads have been an herbivorous people. Because of this, modern Dryads lack the digestive system to consume meat and animal products such as dairy and eggs. The only exception being milk when young, and honey. Like most mammal species this disappears after infancy. Their primary diet consists of roots, leafy plants, grain, tree fruit, berries, and cocoa beans.
Due to the long history of a vegetable diet, Dryads lack the enzymes necessary to even digest and break down meat. Consuming it often leads to extreme bowel discomfort, vomiting, and fever. It is rare that this is fatal, however it is extremely unpleasant. To account for the lack of energy dense foods, Dryad stomachs are larger than most humanoid, and the digestive tract is longer. The pancreas, liver, and gallbladder are smaller, due to them being used over longer digestive periods. As well as less toxins being present in their diets.
=== Lungs ===
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