Best known for helping the other Guardians of the Galaxy keep the universe safe, what is the name of the extraterrestrial monster in this photo?

The monster in this photo is Groot, a fictional character appearing in countless Marvel comic books and a prominent member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. This sentient, tree-like creature first arrived on Earth to capture and study humans, but ultimately found a new purpose.

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