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'''Genetic Architecture''' refers to the structural organization and transmission method of heritable material across sentient and non-sentient species. In biological species, this typically refers to ''chromosomes'', ''alleles'', and ''gene regulation systems''. In metaphysically-active species such as those descended from the [[Volamin (Genetic Architecture)]], genetic architecture includes complex systems like [[Seliotype|Seliotypes]], which are spirit-bound information matrices.

Understanding a species’ genetic architecture is essential for analyzing '''reproductive compatibility''', '''hybrid viability''', '''trait expression''', and '''biocultural divergence'''.

== Sub-Architectures ==

Species with compatible reproductive systems often share a '''sub-architecture''', enabling genetic exchange or hybridization. Sub-architectures are determined by:
* The ''structure'' of heritable material (e.g. ''chromosomes'' vs. [[Seliotype|Seliotypes]])
* The ''mechanism of recombination'' (e.g. ''meiosis'' vs. *seliquad binding*)
* The presence or absence of ''metaphysical constraints''

=== Terran vs. Volamin Systems ===
* Terran systems use ''chromosomes'' divided during ''meiosis''; half are contributed from each parent.
* Volamin-descended species use [[Seliotype|Seliotypes]], each of which is divided into four [[Seliquad|Seliquads]], with two passed on from each parent.

== The Volamin Genetic Architecture ==

Species that descend from or belong to the '''Volamin sub-architecture''' use a unique metaphysical-heritable system:
* Each individual has ''16 Seliotypes'', each composed of ''4 Seliquads''
* [[Selinecto|Selinectos]] control compatibility—only matching seliquads bind
* Hybridization is only possible for ''line-blended individuals'' (non-purebloods)

This system allows intricate trait expression, including:
* ''Dual eye or hair color''
* [[Dermachrome]]-based pigmentation patterning
* Quarter-based ''species inheritance'', e.g.:
** ½ [[High Valorêin]] + ½ [[Modern Valorêin]] (''Old Valorêin'')
** ¼ [[Têran]], ¾ [[Zekarin]]
== Trait and Hybrid Expression ==

[[Seliquads]] determine trait inheritance via ''dominant'' and ''recessive'' ends, and express only when bound with compatible counterparts. Trait complexity is a function of:
* Lineage compatibility
* Seliquad arrangement and binding type
* [[Selinecto]] resonance patterns

Outcomes include:
* Single-tone vs. layered [[Dermachrome]] skin effects
* Spirit-bound traits such as ''psionic harmonics'' or ''memory inheritance''
* Predictable hybridization only within the same genetic architecture

== Notable Volamin Species ==
The following species share the '''Volamin Genetic Architecture''':
* [[Valorêin]] (All Variants)
* [[High Valorêin]]
* [[Modern Valorêin]]
* [[Old Valorêin]]
* [[Zekarin]]
* [[Kwin'harin]]
* [[Žedarin]]
* [[Hendarin]]
* [[Tenzolêin]]
* [[Têran]]
* [[Lûdokrêin]]
* [[Vâthêin]]
* [[Tekarin]]
* [[Zekorêin]]

== Confusions and Distinctions ==

The term '''Volamin''' may refer to either:
* The '''Volamin Genetic Architecture''' — a biological/metaphysical classification
* The [[Volamin (Spirit Tribe)]] — a spiritual lineage not always biologically linked

While often overlapping, they are not synonymous. Some individuals carry the Volamin architecture but belong to a different spiritual tribe, and vice versa.

== See Also ==
* [[Seliotype]]
* [[Seliquad]]
* [[Selinecto]]
* [[Dermachrome]]
* [[Hybridization (Volamin)]]
* [[Volamin (Spirit Tribe)]]
* [[Valorik (Genetic Architecture)]]
* [[Near-Human]]
* [[Near-Valorik]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Volamin Genetics]]
[[Category:Biological Systems]]
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[[Category:Continuum Universes]]
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