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Added the Andorian term for the zhen's pouch as stated in "Worlds of Star Trek DS9, Vol One, Cardassia/Andor"
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===Zhen=== | ===Zhen=== | ||
A ''Zhen'' has a vagina which is only useable for pleasure, not reproduction. They also have 4 teats on their lower abdomen and the ability to produce a pouch that is used to house the transferred embryo while it grows. | A ''Zhen'' has a vagina which is only useable for pleasure, not reproduction. They also have 4 teats on their lower abdomen and the ability to produce a pouch (the kheth) that is used to house the transferred embryo while it grows. | ||
==Genetics== | ==Genetics== | ||
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In order for Andorians to produce a child it takes 1 of each [[MA:gender|gender]]. They each have a specific role to play. This starts with the ''Thaan'' fertilizing the ''Shen'''s egg. Then the ''Chan'' has to fertilize it next. The reason for this is that the 2 males, the ''Thaan'' and the ''Chan'' each have 1/4 of the necessary genetic material needed to create a child. The ''Shen'' has the other half with in her egg. | In order for Andorians to produce a child it takes 1 of each [[MA:gender|gender]]. They each have a specific role to play. This starts with the ''Thaan'' fertilizing the ''Shen'''s egg. Then the ''Chan'' has to fertilize it next. The reason for this is that the 2 males, the ''Thaan'' and the ''Chan'' each have 1/4 of the necessary genetic material needed to create a child. The ''Shen'' has the other half with in her egg. | ||
Once the egg has developed into a fetus it has to be transferred to the ''Zhen''. This is because only the ''Zhen'' can nurse the young. When the ''Shen'' becomes pregnant special glands along the ''Zhen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>''s'' spine become active. They will secrete a membrane that forms a pouch around the lower torso. At this time the 4 teats on the ''Zhen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>''s'' lower abdomen will start to form milk. Unlike [[Human|Humans]] these do not result in rounded breasts. The inner lining of the pouch produces a thick gel that will protect the baby while it nurses until it is mature enough to survive outside of the pouch. | Once the egg has developed into a fetus it has to be transferred to the ''Zhen''. This is because only the ''Zhen'' can nurse the young. When the ''Shen'' becomes pregnant special glands along the ''Zhen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>''s'' spine become active. They will secrete a membrane that forms a pouch (kheth in Graalen) around the lower torso. At this time the 4 teats on the ''Zhen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>''s'' lower abdomen will start to form milk. Unlike [[Human|Humans]] these do not result in rounded breasts. The inner lining of the pouch produces a thick gel that will protect the baby while it nurses until it is mature enough to survive outside of the pouch. | ||
Once the baby has emerged from the pouch the ''Zhen'' will come out of protective seclusion. Her pouch will dry up and flake away. The other 3 bondmates will then assist by rubbing her with oils and help to peel off the remains of the now useless pouch. | Once the baby has emerged from the pouch the ''Zhen'' will come out of protective seclusion. Her pouch will dry up and flake away. The other 3 bondmates will then assist by rubbing her with oils and help to peel off the remains of the now useless pouch. | ||