Reptillianoid

A Reptillianoid is a creature that exhibits characteristics similar to those of Terran reptiles.

• It is a type of lifeform.
• It is a classification of creature type.

Description (Specifications)

A reptillianoid creature is distinguished by a number of characteristics:

• It is ectothermic (its body temperature depends on external sources).
• It has an internal spinal column or an internal structure that is a close parallel.
• It has a skin covered in scales or scutes.
• It produces eggs.
• They often possess tails.

Specific Species Examples

• Balzacian AKA Crocodiles
• Chicklizard, a small flying creature of unknown origin but common throught Imperial space.
• Drakaran
• Saurians, a minor race native to Saurus in the Spinward Marches.
• Parrot Dragon

History & Background (Dossier)

Most biologists agree that a creature should exhibit at least two of the characteristics associated with reptiles to qualify as a reptillianoid, though others set the limit at three, in keeping with other animal classifications. 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