Human
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| Human | |
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| Classification: | mammalian, humanoid |
| Planet of Origin: | Earth |
| Environmental requirements: | Class M |
| Tech Level: | IND-3 |
| Warp Year: | n/a |
| Affiliation: | New United Nations |
| Typical lifespan: | 120 years[1] |
| Telepathic abilities: | none |
| AIX code: | 50-50-50 |
Overview
Humans (also known as Terrans) are a species that originates from Earth. Some people use the term "Terran" to refer to things or institutions associated with Humanity (Terran cuisine, Terran literature, Terran art, etc).
Appearance
Bilaterally symmetrical bipedal primates, Humans are a warm-blooded humanoid species. They have two hands and two feet, each of which have five digits. The Human hand features an opposable thumb and their fingers have multiple points of articulation. On average, Humans are not as physically strong as some species, such as Klingons and Vulcans. They are, however, resilient in other ways. They are more adaptable to incarceration than Klingons. They can survive with one lung or kidney, despite having two of these organs initially. Humans can also go days without water and weeks without food, due to their bodies' ability to conserve water and live off stored fat. Their bodies' efficient temperature regulation allows them to resist and survive cold temperatures that would adversely affect other species, such as Cardassians and Klingons or high temperatures that would be uncomfortable for an Andorian. They also possess more acute hearing than Cardassians.