Dome ship
From Seerowpedia
A Dome ship is a large, space-faring ship that the Andalites use to travel the galaxy. It looks like a big mushroom, umbrella, or palm tree. The top part is a huge dome with an open field based on the Andalite homeworld, with a clear top to view the stars while they graze because Andalites need to run through a grassy feeding ground and have some wide open spaces (they seem to have hereditary claustrophobia) for both to feed and for their general well-being. The stalk contains living quarters, the engines, and the bridge. The Dome ship can host many fighters, and generally only one is called out for an entire battle, with the occasional need for two, and the rare necessity for three. In battle, the dome detaches from the stalk, that way it can move around faster and fight better. The Dome ship is a major asset for Andalite warriors and is an example of their wonderful technological advances.
