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A [[Quasi-arachnoid]] is a [[creature]] that exhibits characteristics similar to [[Terra]]n spiders and scorpions. | A [[Quasi-arachnoid]] is a [[creature]] that exhibits characteristics similar to [[Terra]]n spiders and scorpions. | ||
− | * It is a type of [[lifeform]]. | + | * It is a type of [[lifeform]], a [[typoid]]. |
* It is a classification of [[creature]] type. | * It is a classification of [[creature]] type. | ||
* They are also known as [[Arachnidoid]]s. | * They are also known as [[Arachnidoid]]s. |
Revision as of 19:42, 20 August 2019
A Quasi-arachnoid is a creature that exhibits characteristics similar to Terran spiders and scorpions.
- It is a type of lifeform, a typoid.
- It is a classification of creature type.
- They are also known as Arachnidoids.
Library Data Referral Tree
Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information:
Life Sciences:
Biotechnology
Description (Specifications)
A quasi-arachnoid creature is distinguished by a number of characteristics:
- Segmented bodies consisting of two or more parts: typically a fused head and thorax (...a cephalothorax) and an abdomen.
- A relatively rigid skin covering the outside of the body.
- Four or more pairs of jointed appendages referred to as legs. These are typically used for walking or jumping.
- Large mandibles.
- Many possess the ability to spin webs or create other trapper mechanisms.
- Many of these creatures possess dexterity and reflexes among the fastest known in Charted Space.
Similar Forms
Quasi-arachnoids are considered to be a relatively esoteric subclassification of Insectoid, primarily used by biologists to specifically identify a creature type.
Specific Species Examples
- Brinn
- Etra
- Fulacinian Trapper
- Graytch AKA Spidertaur
- Lamura Gav AKA Lamura
- Noxian Spider, native to Nox in Dagudashaag Sector.
- Sred*Ni
- Surogotan AKA Xu’rokotani
- Tree Lions, native to Jesedipere in the Spinward Marches.
History & Background (Dossier)
Most biologists agree that a creature should exhibit at least three of the characteristics associated with quasi-arachnoids to qualify as an quasi-arachnoid, though others set the limit at two. The term is necessarily generic.
It is relatively common for a creature to meet sufficient criteria to qualify as more than one classification of animal.
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References & Contributors (Sources)
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science