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A[Animalia] --> B[Chordata] | |||
B --> C[Vertebrata] | |||
C --> D[Draconoidea] | |||
%% Primary Branches | |||
D --> D1["Drakiformes (Terrestrial Dragons)"] | |||
D --> D2["Wyverniformes (Winged, Armless Dragons)"] | |||
D --> D3["Serpusiformes (Serpentine Dragons)"] | |||
D --> D4["Draconoid-Humanoidea (Anthro-Draconoids)"] | |||
%% Serpentine Branch Detailing | |||
D3 --> S1["Drako-Serpentoidea (Transitional Serpentine)"] | |||
D3 --> S2["Wyrmiformes (Fully Limbless Wyrms)"] | |||
%% Notes and relationships | |||
click D "Draconoid" "Open [[Draconoid]] page" | |||
click D1 "Drakiformes" "Open [[Drakoid]] page" | |||
click D2 "Wyverniformes" "Open [[Wyverniformes]] page" | |||
click D3 "Serpusiformes" "Open [[Serpusiformes]] page" | |||
click S1 "Drako-Serpentoidea" "Open [[Drako-Serpentoidea]] page" | |||
click S2 "Wyrmiformes" "Open [[Wyrmiformes]] page" | |||
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style S1 fill:#567,stroke:#234,color:#fff}}{{Taxon | |||
| name = Draconoid | |||
| type = Superorder | |||
| scientific_name = Draconoidea | |||
| image = Draconoid_Composite.jpg | |||
| imagecaption = Composite morphology of various Draconoid species. | |||
| kingdom = [[Animalia]] | |||
| phylum = [[Chordata]] | |||
| class = [[Vertebrata]] | |||
| superorder = '''Draconoidea''' | |||
| related_taxa = [[Tetrapoda]], [[Wyverniformes]], [[Drako-Serpentoid]], [[Wyrmiformes]], [[Drakoid]], [[Draconoid-Humanoid]] | |||
| native_universe = [[Sodahan]] | |||
| notable_universes = [[Lethurîa]], [[Galaxa]], [[Kosmos]], [[Aerenda]] | |||
| origin_method = Seeded by the [[First-Flames]]; independently evolved in [[Sodahan]] and [[Galaxa]]. | |||
| known_worlds = [[Drakoria (Sodahan)]], [[Terra Prime (Galaxa)]], [[Lethurîan Shardworlds]] | |||
| body_plan = Hexapodal vertebrate | |||
| symmetry = Bilateral | |||
| dominant_ecological_role = Apex predator, dominant omnivore | |||
| avg_diet_distribution = ≈90% carnivorous | |||
| avg_intelligence = Ranges from bestial to highly sapient species | |||
| evolutionary_origin = Diverged from proto-vertebrates prior to [[Tetrapoda]] | |||
| divine_influence = Seeded by the [[First-Flames]] across billions of worlds | |||
| extinction_status = Extinct in [[Kosmos]] and [[Galaxa]]; thriving on [[Drakoria]] | |||
| dominance = Dominant vertebrate clade on [[Drakoria]] | |||
| ecological_success = Exceptionally high across all ecological niches | |||
| first_appearance = Prehistoric Age of [[Drakoria]] | |||
| classification_author = [[Zerathin of the Grand Bestiary]] | |||
| universal_registry_code = CU-TAX-DRC-001 | |||
}} | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The '''Draconoid''' are a [[Superorder]] of [[Vertebrata|vertebrates]] that diverged from early [[Chordata|chordate]] ancestors prior to the evolution of the [[Tetrapoda|tetrapodal]] line. Unlike most vertebrates, Draconoids evolved a stable '''hexapodal body plan''', possessing three pairs of limbs—forelimbs, hindlimbs, and wings. Though many descendant species have shed one or more limb pairs, they remain classified under the same superorder due to shared skeletal, muscular, and neurological traits. | The '''Draconoid''' are a [[Superorder]] of [[Vertebrata|vertebrates]] that diverged from early [[Chordata|chordate]] ancestors prior to the evolution of the [[Tetrapoda|tetrapodal]] line. Unlike most vertebrates, Draconoids evolved a stable '''hexapodal body plan''', possessing three pairs of limbs—forelimbs, hindlimbs, and wings. Though many descendant species have shed one or more limb pairs, they remain classified under the same superorder due to shared skeletal, muscular, and neurological traits. | ||
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== Anatomy and Physiology == | == Anatomy and Physiology == | ||
Draconoids are characterized by: | Draconoids are characterized by: | ||
* A robust hexapodal frame with fused clavicular and dorsal girdles. | * A robust hexapodal frame with fused clavicular and dorsal girdles. | ||
* Dual cardiovascular systems capable of supporting sustained flight or high metabolic activity. | * Dual cardiovascular systems capable of supporting sustained flight or high metabolic activity. | ||
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Primitive Draconoids were fully hexapodal, but several major derivations occurred throughout evolutionary history: | Primitive Draconoids were fully hexapodal, but several major derivations occurred throughout evolutionary history: | ||
* '''[[Wyverniformes|Wyvernoid]]''' – Lost forelimbs; retained wings and hindlimbs. | |||
* '''[[Wyvernoid]]''' – Lost forelimbs; retained wings and hindlimbs. | * '''[[Dracoserpiformes|Drako-Serpentoid]]''' – Lost wings; retained forelimbs and hindlimbs. | ||
* '''[[Drako-Serpentoid]]''' – Lost wings; retained forelimbs and hindlimbs. | * '''[[Wyrmiformes|Wyrmoid]]''' – Lost all limbs; adapted to serpentine locomotion. | ||
* '''[[Wyrmoid]]''' – Lost all limbs; adapted to serpentine locomotion. | |||
* '''[[Drakoid]]''' – Lost wings; retained arms and legs; largely terrestrial. | * '''[[Drakoid]]''' – Lost wings; retained arms and legs; largely terrestrial. | ||
* '''[[Draconoid-Humanoid]]''' – Retained bipedal stance; often sapient and culturally complex. | * '''[[Draconoid-Humanoid]]''' – Retained bipedal stance; often sapient and culturally complex. | ||
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== Diet and Behavior == | == Diet and Behavior == | ||
Roughly ninety percent of all known Draconoid species are carnivorous, feeding on meat or high-protein equivalents. However, herbivorous and omnivorous lineages emerged independently in several universes. On [[Drakoria]], omnivorous Draconoids became dominant due to their adaptability and intelligence. | Roughly ninety percent of all known Draconoid species are carnivorous, feeding on meat or high-protein equivalents. However, herbivorous and omnivorous lineages emerged independently in several universes. | ||
On [[Drakoria]], omnivorous Draconoids became dominant due to their adaptability and intelligence. | |||
Social behavior ranges from solitary apex predators to complex hive-like communities. Sapient Draconoids often form aerial clans or kin-broods centered on hierarchy, strength, and reverence for ancestral fire. | Social behavior ranges from solitary apex predators to complex hive-like communities. Sapient Draconoids often form aerial clans or kin-broods centered on hierarchy, strength, and reverence for ancestral fire. | ||
== Cultural and Mythic Significance == | == Cultural and Mythic Significance == | ||
Draconoids occupy a sacred and symbolic role throughout the Continuum. They are viewed as the living avatars of power, flame, and divine sovereignty. In the mythologies of [[Lethurîa]], they are seen as the First Children of Creation. In [[Kosmos]], they are remembered as tragic victims of human ignorance. On [[Drakoria]], they remain living gods—the architects of civilization and flame. | Draconoids occupy a sacred and symbolic role throughout the Continuum. They are viewed as the living avatars of power, flame, and divine sovereignty. | ||
In the mythologies of [[Lethurîa]], they are seen as the First Children of Creation. In [[Kosmos]], they are remembered as tragic victims of human ignorance. On [[Drakoria]], they remain living gods—the architects of civilization and flame. | |||
The distinction between true Draconoids and spirit-dragons is crucial: | The distinction between true Draconoids and spirit-dragons is crucial: | ||
* '''Sonoko Dragons''' – Spiritual beings that escaped from [[Gamok]], the prison dimension of Sonoko. Not biologically Draconoid. | |||
* '''Sonoko Dragons''' – Spiritual beings that escaped from [[Gamok]], the prison dimension of Sonoko. Not biologically Draconoid. | |||
* '''True Draconoids''' – Living vertebrates descended from or seeded by ancient genetic lines originating on Drakoria. | * '''True Draconoids''' – Living vertebrates descended from or seeded by ancient genetic lines originating on Drakoria. | ||
== Conservation and Extinction == | == Conservation and Extinction == | ||
Today, Draconoids are extinct or endangered in most humanoid-dominated universes. They survive primarily on [[Drakoria]] and scattered Lethurîan shardworlds, protected by divine decree or isolation. Several interuniversal conservation projects, such as the [[Draconoid Genome Restoration Initiative]], aim to preserve or reintroduce them through divine biogenesis or psionic cloning. | Today, Draconoids are extinct or endangered in most humanoid-dominated universes. They survive primarily on [[Drakoria]] and scattered Lethurîan shardworlds, protected by divine decree or isolation. | ||
Several interuniversal conservation projects, such as the [[Draconoid Genome Restoration Initiative]], aim to preserve or reintroduce them through divine biogenesis or psionic cloning. | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Draconoid skeletal structure contains six paired limb sockets even in flightless or limbless species. | |||
* Draconoid skeletal structure contains six paired limb sockets even in flightless or limbless species. | * Their scale pigments often correspond to elemental affinity—red and gold for fire, blue for frost, green for toxin, and black for shadow. | ||
* Their scale pigments often correspond to elemental affinity—red and gold for fire, blue for frost, green for toxin, and black for shadow. | * Draconoid civilizations often practice “Flame Oaths,” sacred contracts sealed by breath-fire. | ||
* Draconoid civilizations often practice “Flame Oaths,” sacred contracts sealed by breath-fire. | |||
* Fossilized Draconoid remains are among the most common symbols used in [[Galaxan]] heraldry. | * Fossilized Draconoid remains are among the most common symbols used in [[Galaxan]] heraldry. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Wyvernoid]] | * [[Wyvernoid]] | ||
* [[Drako-Serpentoid]] | * [[Drako-Serpentoid]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Species]] | |||
[[Category:Taxa]] | |||
[[Category:Draconoid]] | |||
[[Category:Vertebrates]] | |||
[[Category:Sapient species]] | |||
[[Category:Continuum Universes Biology]] | |||
[[Category:Sodahan universe]] | |||
[[Category:Lethurîa universe]] | |||
[[Category:Galaxa universe]] | |||
[[Category:Kosmos universe]] | |||
[[Category:Aerenda universe]] | |||