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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
As with most intelligent humanoid species they have a very complex system with specialized organs, and unique hormones, chemicals and enzymes. They are typical humanoids with most of the physical, mental and biological medical problems that seem to plague most humanoids. | As with most intelligent humanoid species they have a very complex system with specialized organs, and unique hormones, chemicals and enzymes. They are typical humanoids with most of the physical, mental and biological medical problems that seem to plague most humanoids. | ||
J'naii have relatively large and complex sinuses, which sit within their heads behind their cranial ridges. When affected by illnesses which cause the sinus to swell, this may put pressure on the J'naii's brain, making them speak and act unpredictably. This is more common in children and is colloquially referred to as "Trinaar fust gal’ek minaar” - the ramblings of sick children<ref>"Flu In You Season ''(Pending JP)''", [[Kivik]], [[Ikaia Wong]], & [[Falina Suribana]], [[Amity Outpost]], SD 2398</ref>. | |||
Another quirk of J'naii anatomy is a robust inner-ear, which protects against damage from sudden or loud noises<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-veritas/c/fodUcdHG5xE/m/mS42YPfNBQAJ "Time To Shine"], [[Kivik]], {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239809.09</ref>. While this does not affect their ability to hear the same range of frequencies as other humanoids, it does make them less susceptible to hearing loss. | |||
===Gender, Sex, & Reproduction=== | |||
As the stage of two physical sexes had been passed by evolution, the whole notion of gender was offensive to the J'naii. J'naii were taught that gender was a primitive aspect of less evolved lifeforms. Consequently, it was hard for the J'naii to grasp the subtleties of differences and complex customs between sexes in other species. Although J'naii were possibly sexually compatible with other gendered races, they were never allowed to mate by assuming a gender role in the act. This was considered criminally perverse in J'naii society and a strictly taboo subject. | As the stage of two physical sexes had been passed by evolution, the whole notion of gender was offensive to the J'naii. J'naii were taught that gender was a primitive aspect of less evolved lifeforms. Consequently, it was hard for the J'naii to grasp the subtleties of differences and complex customs between sexes in other species. Although J'naii were possibly sexually compatible with other gendered races, they were never allowed to mate by assuming a gender role in the act. This was considered criminally perverse in J'naii society and a strictly taboo subject. | ||
J'naii mating and reproduction was a long ritual, full of variety and invention, and was considered extremely pleasurable. In the last stage a fibrous husk was inseminated by the two parents. The fetus then incubated inside the husk. This was considered a less risky and less painful method of reproduction compared to other species of which the J'naii had knowledge. | J'naii mating and reproduction was a long ritual, full of variety and invention, and was considered extremely pleasurable. In the last stage a fibrous husk was inseminated by the two parents. The fetus then incubated inside the husk. This was considered a less risky and less painful method of reproduction compared to other species of which the J'naii had knowledge. | ||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||