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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
Denobulans normally require very little sleep, but they do hibernate for five to six days each year | Denobulans are usually known for their long life-spans. An average Denobulan can healthily reach an age of 350 years, although they usually look visibly younger. Denobulans living around other races can get sensitive about their age, usually feeling old, even though they might only be in the beginning of their lives. Denobulans also can operate without food for considerably long durations. Eating not only enables them to keep up their strength but also accelerates their cellular metabolism. | ||
Denobulans normally require very little sleep, but they do hibernate for a sleep cycle of five to six days each year. However, at a minimum, two days are sufficient. If a Denobulan is nearing a sleep cycle, they might experience bouts of dizziness as a consequence. If a Denobulan is awakened prematurely, the results could be somewhat unpredictable; hibernating Denobulans, if woken, appear extremely disoriented and confused, with oddly pitched voices, and have difficulty maintaining normal motor skills and cognitive functions. | |||
Denobulans had highly efficient natural climbing abilities similar to those of Earth lizards, being capable of scaling vertical rock faces at a rapid speed with no equipment whatsoever. In this manner, a Denobulan could appear to scuttle up a rock face without needing to find handholds. | |||
A minor percentage of the population has a genetic mutation causing the loss of the characteristic "chin ridge", this is also known to happen among hybrids. Those without a chin ridge find it easier to grow facial hair, although it is possible for those without the mutation.<ref>[[Pholin Duyzer]] - genetic mutation with facial hair, [[Groznin Smith]] - hybrid without the chin ridge.</ref> | A minor percentage of the population has a genetic mutation causing the loss of the characteristic "chin ridge", this is also known to happen among hybrids. Those without a chin ridge find it easier to grow facial hair, although it is possible for those without the mutation.<ref>[[Pholin Duyzer]] - genetic mutation with facial hair, [[Groznin Smith]] - hybrid without the chin ridge.</ref> | ||
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Denobulans are typically polygamous, where a man typically has three wives, who each have three husbands. This creates extremely large extended families - as such, it is possible for one Denobulan to have 720 familial relationships, 42 with romantic possibilities. Marriages are not exclusive, and married Denobulans can be intimate with anyone they choose. The females emit powerful pheromones and mating, known as jaa-uu-gah, can require medical supervision. Denobulans typically prefer to be amongst large groups and find solitude uncomfortable. | Denobulans are typically polygamous, where a man typically has three wives, who each have three husbands. This creates extremely large extended families - as such, it is possible for one Denobulan to have 720 familial relationships, 42 with romantic possibilities. Marriages are not exclusive, and married Denobulans can be intimate with anyone they choose. The females emit powerful pheromones and mating, known as jaa-uu-gah, can require medical supervision. Denobulans typically prefer to be amongst large groups and find solitude uncomfortable. | ||
Amongst Denobulans, it is considered healthy for a person to hallucinate, as it is seen a harmless way to release nervous energy. | Amongst Denobulans, it is considered healthy for a person to hallucinate, as it is seen a harmless way to release nervous energy. Talking during meals is seen as inappropriate an a waste of time. | ||
==Customs== | ==Customs== | ||