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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
Tellarites | Tellarites are a porcine species whose facial features are somewhat pig-like. They had black pupils set in deep eye sockets and large snouts. Their skin was pinkish-brown and coarse. They have beards and their faces normally have numerous lines and wrinkles. Their entire body is normally heavily covered with hair. Tellarite blood is purple. | ||
On average, Tellarites were shorter than Humans with average heights of: 1.8 meters (male) 2.2 meters (female) and a life expectancy of 87 years (male) 93 years (female). | |||
Tellarite legs ended in two-toed feet with hooves, and their femur was notable for its missing the third tochanter, and that their fibula was vestigial. Their digestive system was designed for plants, and as such they had two stomachs which utilized bacteria to break down the food before entering their single intestine. Despite this, canines | Tellarite legs ended in two-toed feet with hooves, and their femur was notable for its missing the third tochanter, and that their fibula was vestigial. Virtually all Tellarites are ambidextrous and their hands were sometimes hoof-like in appearance. | ||
Their digestive system was designed for plants, and as such they had two stomachs which utilized bacteria to break down the food before entering their single intestine. Despite this, canines are a delicacy on Tellar Prime. | |||
The Tellarite sense of smell and hearing was advanced for a humanoid, while their eyesight was sub par. Tellarites were almost always born in groups of six, as they approach puberty they developed a bristly yellow mane of hair. They reach adulthood by the age of twelve Earth years | The Tellarite sense of smell and hearing was advanced for a humanoid, while their eyesight was sub par. Tellarites were almost always born in groups of six, as they approach puberty they developed a bristly yellow mane of hair. They reach adulthood by the age of twelve Earth years. | ||
They found Human room temperature to be cold, indicative of a higher body temperature. Whereas the medical condition known as dyspnea is considered a symptom (e.g. the patient notices it him/herself) and not a sign (e.g. only a doctor notices the sign during a medical examination) when affecting most species, it is regarded as a sign when Tellarites come down with it. | |||
==Psychology== | ==Psychology== | ||
Tellarites are known to be an impatient people. They have a propensity toward strong emotion. However, they enjoy a good argument, which is even considered a sport on Tellar. | Tellarites are known to be an impatient people. They have a propensity toward strong emotion. However, they enjoy a good argument, which is even considered a sport on Tellar. | ||