The florka was a small, gregarious flying animal that was used by the Tamarians in their ascension process. They were referenced in the Tamarian language metaphor: "Unzak, when he guided the florkas to their roost." (LD: "Moist Vessel", "Twovix")
In 2380, Ensign D'Vana Tendi released a swarm of florkas on Lieutenant O'Connor in a failed effort to help him ascend. (LD: "Moist Vessel")
Florkas were among the lifeforms kept in Narj's Miraculous Menagerarium in 2381. (LD: "I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee")