[split] f25v little dragon parallels

[davidjackson]

All the other plant/animal images shown in the book are hybrids. The beast is clearly an attribute of the plant. 
But this isn't a hybrid, in a unique moment for the book. It's clearly a beast, clearly interacting with the plant and also gazing at the viewer. The animal is given a bank to stand upon to show that it has nothing to do with the roots - yet the roots are still there, they are important. The beast is clearly shown sucking on a leaf (the leaf is not damaged by the way). Etc. These are all clues.
There is also the possibility that the creatures umbilical cord is attached to the plant, but this is a bit subjective I'm afraid. 
So what does this mean? 
A) nothing - the beast is a later addition. 
B) the beast and plant are linked in a symbolic symbiosis but are individual creatures, as in my borametz hypothesis. 
C) the beast and plant are linked in a functional manner - IE this plant is good for this animal.
D) the beast is there as a pun, to hint at the name of the plant.

Personally, I opt for b) (but I wouldn't bet money on it)