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A [[Ursinoid]] is a [[creature]] that exhibits similar characteristics to a [[Terran]] [[Bear]].
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A [[Ursinoid]] is the [[typoid]] classification of [[creature]]s exhibiting characteristics similar to [[Terran]] [[Wikipedia:Bear|bear]]. They tend to be [[mammalianoid]] as well.
* It is a type of [[lifeform]], a [[typoid]].
 
* It is a classification of [[creature]] type.
 
  
=== Library Data Referral Tree ===
 
Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br>
 
''[[Life Science]]s:''
 
{{:Referral-Tree-B-Biotechnology}}
 
 
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
No information yet available.  
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An ursinoid [[lifeform]] is distinguished by a number of characteristics:
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* Dense pelt
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* Distinctive aural organs
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* Highly developed olfactory organs
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* Horizontal orientation
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* Non-retractile claws
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* Plantigrade paws
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* Powerful body
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* Pronounced snout
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* Short tail
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* Stocky limbs
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* Thick, durable bones
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=== Image Repository ===
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# [[Ursinoid]]s tend to be physically powerful [[creature]]s with cunning minds.. <br> [[File: Ursinoid-T5-RESIZE-Alagoric 04-Sept-2019b.jpg]]
  
=== Specific Species Examples ===
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=== Specific Species Exemplars ===
# [[Murian]]s
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''Notable Ursinoid Species:'' [[Charted Space]] knows a number of [[Ursinoid]] species:
# [[Sea Bear]]
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
# [[Terran]] [[Bear]]
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# [[Ursa]]
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!colspan="5"| Selected Ursinoid Species Exemplars
# Vlandian [[Ashurgarsh]]
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|-
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! Specie/s
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! [[Sophont|Sophonce]]
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! Remarks
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| [[Murian]]s
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| [[Sophont]]
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| The ''Murians'' or ''Altareans'' are known for the technological prowess and occupy and empire to [[spinward]].
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|-
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| [[Sea Bear]]
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| [[Creature]]
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| ''Sea Bears'' are fearsome, hexapodal hunters with a fierce sense of determination.
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|-
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| [[Terran]] [[Bear]]
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| [[Creature]]
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| ''Terrans Bears'' are both beloved and feared ursines, known for their species variation and toughness.
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|-
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| [[Ursa]]
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| [[Sophont]]
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| The ''Ursa'' are a [[terragen]] species that was [[geneer]]ed by the [[Solomani]] and eventually spread out to the [[star]]s.
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|-
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| [[Vland]]ian [[Ashurgarsh]]
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| [[Creature]]
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| The [[Ashurgarsh]] is a highly dangerous creature is renowned for its sheer ferocity and determination.
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|-
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|}
  
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
It is relatively common for a [[creature]] to meet sufficient criteria to qualify as more than one classification of animal.
 
It is relatively common for a [[creature]] to meet sufficient criteria to qualify as more than one classification of animal.
  
=== Image Repository ===
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== See also ==
No information yet available.
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Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br>
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{{Referral-Tree-Typoid}}
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''[[Life Science]]s:''
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{{:Referral-Tree-B-Biotechnology}}
  
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
|S1= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
 
|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
 
|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
 
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
 
{{LEN|Lifeform|Sophontology}}
 
{{LEN|Lifeform|Sophontology}}

Latest revision as of 10:38, 9 October 2023

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A Ursinoid is the typoid classification of creatures exhibiting characteristics similar to Terran bear. They tend to be mammalianoid as well.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

An ursinoid lifeform is distinguished by a number of characteristics:

  • Dense pelt
  • Distinctive aural organs
  • Highly developed olfactory organs
  • Horizontal orientation
  • Non-retractile claws
  • Plantigrade paws
  • Powerful body
  • Pronounced snout
  • Short tail
  • Stocky limbs
  • Thick, durable bones

Image Repository[edit]

  1. Ursinoids tend to be physically powerful creatures with cunning minds..
    Ursinoid-T5-RESIZE-Alagoric 04-Sept-2019b.jpg

Specific Species Exemplars[edit]

Notable Ursinoid Species: Charted Space knows a number of Ursinoid species:

Selected Ursinoid Species Exemplars
Specie/s Sophonce Remarks
Murians Sophont The Murians or Altareans are known for the technological prowess and occupy and empire to spinward.
Sea Bear Creature Sea Bears are fearsome, hexapodal hunters with a fierce sense of determination.
Terran Bear Creature Terrans Bears are both beloved and feared ursines, known for their species variation and toughness.
Ursa Sophont The Ursa are a terragen species that was geneered by the Solomani and eventually spread out to the stars.
Vlandian Ashurgarsh Creature The Ashurgarsh is a highly dangerous creature is renowned for its sheer ferocity and determination.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

It is relatively common for a creature to meet sufficient criteria to qualify as more than one classification of animal.

See also[edit]

Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information:

Selected Typoids[edit]

Life Sciences:

Biotechnology[edit]

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.