Arthropodoid
An Arthropodoid is a creature that exhibits characteristics similar to Terran Arthropods such as spiders or crustaceans.
Description (Specifications)
An arthropodoid 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 walking.
- Antennae, typically mounting sensory organs.
- An open circulatory system.
Similar Forms
Arthropodoids are considered to be a relatively esoteric subclassification of Insectoid, primarily used by biologists to specifically identify a creature type.
Specific Species Examples
- Dust Striders, native to Chamois in the Spinward Marches.
- Horseshoe Crabs, native to Terra.
History & Background (Dossier)
Most biologists agree that a creature should exhibit at least three of the characteristics associated with arthropodoids to qualify as an arthropodoid, though others set the limit at two. The term is necessarily generic.
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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