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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
===Skin Color=== | ===Skin Color=== | ||
The remarkable blue color that everyone has come to associate with the Andorians is due to a protein dye called '''HZB-41''' that is very similar to melanin in humans. This protein dye is produced by all most every form of animal life on their homeworld. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately the dye has a very short life span. Andorians need to constantly replace this protein. The most common method is through their diet. | |||
The reason it might be considered fortunate to need to be constantly replaced is that when an Andorian becomes very sick his skin coloration tends to fade. This is because his immune system is fighting off the illness and can not produce enough dye to maintain their normal skin color. | |||
===Senses=== | ===Senses=== | ||