Tellarite
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| Tellarite | |
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| Classification: | mammalian (porcine), humanoid |
| Planet of Origin: | Tellar Prime |
| Environmental requirements: | Class M |
| Tech Level: | TBD |
| Warp Year: | 1892 |
| Affiliation: | United Planets of Tellar |
| Typical lifespan: | 105years[1] |
| Telepathic abilities: | none |
| AIX code: | 60-40-65 |
Tellarites are the native humanoid species of Tellar Prime, a porcine species. They are typically citizens of the United Planets of Tellar, which is a founding member state of the United Federation of Planets.
Appearance
Tellarites are a stout humanoid species with an average body height shorter than that of Humans, although some individuals can also be taller than average humans. They have distinctive snouts, often wear beards, and their hands are sometimes hoof-like in appearance. Their lower jaw usually possesses a pair of small tusks. However, at least some Tellarites display more prominent tusks. Their skin is pinkish-brown and coarse, and normally heavily covered with hair. They have average heights of 1.8 meters (male) and 2.2 meters (female). Tellarite legs end in two-toed feet with hooves; their femur is notable for its missing the third tochanter and their fibula is vestigial. Their digestive system is designed for plants and, as such, they have two stomachs which utilizes bacteria to break down the food before entering their single intestine. The Tellarite sense of smell and hearing is advanced for a humanoid, while their eyesight is subpar, due to evolving on a world with soft, seasonless mists. [2][3]
Tellarites have a higher body temperature than Humans and their blood is purple in color, as it contains hemerythrins, in common with some marine invertebrates on Earth. Tellarite voices tend to be rough, grating, and sharply accented. Tellarites are almost always born in groups of six; as they approach puberty, they develop a bristly yellow mane of hair. They reach adulthood by the age of twelve Earth years. Virtually all are ambidextrous.[2]