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Trill Symbionts, also known as swimmers, are small animals, a kind of sentient vermiform lifeform which can live either within Trill humanoid hosts or Symbiont pools on [[Trill]]. The symbionts distinguish humanoid Trill as walkers. | Trill Symbionts, also known as swimmers, are small animals, a kind of sentient vermiform lifeform which can live either within Trill humanoid hosts or Symbiont pools on [[Trill]]. The symbionts distinguish humanoid Trill as walkers. | ||
It was transferred from one humanoid [[Trill]] host to another upon the death of the host. Humans could also be used as a host to a Symbiont, however the Symbiont could not remain in their bodies for long without physically harming the Human host. The Symbiont took with it all memories of the previous [[Trill]] hosts. Upon joining, the new Trill host gained these memories. A host of a | It was transferred from one humanoid [[Trill]] host to another upon the death of the host. Humans could also be used as a host to a Symbiont, however the Symbiont could not remain in their bodies for long without physically harming the Human host. The Symbiont took with it all memories of the previous [[Trill]] hosts. Upon joining, the new Trill host gained these memories. A host of a Trill symbiont gains access to the memories of the symbiont and therefore those of all the previous hosts. | ||
The Symbionts lived in the Caves of Mak'ala on [[Trill]] and were cared for by the Guardians. They communicated with each other via electrical impulses transmitted through the milky water they inhabited. | The Symbionts lived in the Caves of Mak'ala on [[Trill]] and were cared for by the Guardians. They communicated with each other via electrical impulses transmitted through the milky water they inhabited. To communicate with their hosts, they used the neurotransmitter known as isoboramine. Because hosts became dependent on this neurotransmitter, many hosts died if their symbiont was removed. | ||
When Ensign [[Kimonzi Lahl]] of the [https://wiki.starbase118.net/wiki/index.php?title=USS_Octavia_E_Butler USS Octavia E. Butler]was involved in an explosion in 3201, her symbiont suffered a form of hydrocephalus. A stent implanted in the central nerve column resolved the problem temporarily, but she needed a return trip to the Caves of Mak'ala to ensure the symbiont healed properly. | |||
The Symbiosis Commission oversaw the joining of [[Trill]] and Symbionts. The general belief in the 24th century was that one in every 1,000 Trill was suitable for joining; however, the number was nearer to 50% of the population. This was a closely guarded secret because every year about 1,000 Trill became initiates while only about 300 symbionts became available.<ref name= "Trill MA">[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Trill "Trill"], Memory Alpha</ref> | The Symbiosis Commission oversaw the joining of [[Trill]] and Symbionts. The general belief in the 24th century was that one in every 1,000 Trill was suitable for joining; however, the number was nearer to 50% of the population. This was a closely guarded secret because every year about 1,000 Trill became initiates while only about 300 symbionts became available.<ref name= "Trill MA">[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Trill "Trill"], Memory Alpha</ref> | ||