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This page details the physiology of the [[Bolian]] species. | This page details the physiology of the [[Bolian]] species. | ||
==Lifespan and Reproduction== | |||
Bolians have shorter lifespans than humans — a Bolian is considered an adult at 15, and enters a period of decline colloquially known as "the receding tide" in their early 60s. Even with 24th-century medical science, it's rare for a Bolian to live past 75. Bolian women can have children at any time between adulthood and old age, but the odds of pregnancy are far lower than most humanoid species — about 6% a year, although multiple births are more common than in humans, with 10% of births resulting in twins and 1% resulting in triplets. As a result, a typical Bolian woman might bear three children over the course of her life. The Bolian practice of polyamorous marriage is believed to have originated as an evolutionary strategy to maximize the chances of producing offspring. | |||
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==Digestive System== | ==Digestive System== | ||
The Bolian diet is not wholly dissimilar to that of other [[MA:Humanoid|humanoids]], the only exception being that they are able to stomach food that has begun to decay with much more success. The Bolian tongue is lined with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartilage cartilage], which makes them able to palate relatively strong acids. | The Bolian diet is not wholly dissimilar to that of other [[MA:Humanoid|humanoids]], the only exception being that they are able to stomach food that has begun to decay with much more success. The Bolian tongue is lined with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartilage cartilage], which makes them able to palate relatively strong acids. Bolians' acidic blood digests food en route to the body's cells; as a result, they have no stomach. Food is broken down by chewing and their midly acidic saliva, and is absorbed by the upper intestine into the blood, where it's broken down further. | ||
In fact, the entire Bolian digestive system is able to handle strong acid due to a somewhat corrosive body chemistry. Bolian saliva is an irritant to other [[MA:Humanoid|humanoid]] species, and it is important that a [[MA:Starship|starship's]] latrine system is correctly configured to dispose of their strongly acidic excrement. Their sweat is harmless and gives off a citrus-like aroma most humans find pleasant. | |||
==Environmental Preferences== | |||
While able to comfortably exist in the standard atmosphere that a typical Starship might use, Bolians prefer a warmer and more humid climate. They would find 30-35C and 50-60% humidity quite pleasant. If they have the ability to adjust the settings in their own living spaces to their preferences, they would do so.{{SimRef | SIMLINK=https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-arrow/c/RQ1mr2LMJuY/m/cQQbYB1-AAAJ | CHARACTERS=Ensign Zenno | SIMTITLE=An Unexpected First Contact | SHIP=[[USS Arrow]] }} | |||
Also as a result of their evolution, Bolians are comfortable in rain, mist, and fog. | |||
==Interspecies Relationships== | ==Interspecies Relationships== | ||
Due to the irritant nature of their saliva and the corrosive aspects of their bodily fluids, intimate relations with a Bolian can result in non-Bolians experiencing fatigue, nausea and inflammation of the joints. | Due to the irritant nature of their saliva and the corrosive aspects of their bodily fluids, intimate relations with a Bolian can result in non-Bolians experiencing fatigue, nausea, skin rashes, and inflammation of the joints. | ||
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