Crustaceanoid
A Crustaceanoid is a creature that exhibits characteristics similar to Terran crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, and barnacles.
Description (Specifications)
A crustaceanoid creature is distinguished by a number of characteristics:
- Segmented bodies consisting of two or more parts: typically a fused head and thorax, and an abdomen.
- An exoskeleton or a hard, shell-like covering on the outside of the body.
- Three or more pairs of jointed appendages referred to as legs. These are typically used for swimming or walking.
- Antennae, typically mounting sensory organs.
Similar Forms
Crustaceanoids are considered to be a relatively esoteric subclassification of Insectoid: the term is primarily used by biologists to specifically identify a creature type.
Specific Species Examples
- The Pill Bug, native to vegetated terrain on Terra.
- The Zyroach, a marine creature native to Thalassa in Dagudashaag Sector.
History & Background (Dossier)
Most biologists agree that a creature should exhibit at least three of the characteristics associated with crustaceanoids to qualify as a crustaceanoid, 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)
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- 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