This organism is most likely a fungus, from kingdom fungi. A big clue is that this organism is living on the bark of a dying tree, which makes it a saprophyte, which are organisms that feed on dead matter, and most fungi are saprophytes.
Seeds of conifers are stored in CONES that are produced by these trees.
The nurse should notify the surgeon of sucking ability of the infant. The defect may interfere with the ability of the infant to latch around the nipple and might require a special device for feeding.
The lip can be repaired during the first weeks of the infant life. However, the palate is better to wait until 6 months to 1 year to be repaid to promote facial growth.