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 Cdjensen94 (talk | contribs) (Created page with " ==Overview== '''Blood''' is the general term given to the fluid circulating within a living organism, delivering essential nutrients, oxygen, and other vital chemicals throughout the body. It is characterized as a liquid substance, and its presence is critical to the survival of most species. Blood also facilitates the removal of waste products, supports the immune system, and, in many cases, aids in thermoregulation. Losing a significant amount of blood often results i...") Â |
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[[File:Blood.jpg|thumb|256x256px|Human Blood Cells]] | |||
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*'''Extreme Temperature Tolerance''': | *'''Extreme Temperature Tolerance''': | ||
**[[Grelian]] blood contains antifreeze-like proteins, allowing them to thrive in sub-zero aquatic environments. | **[[Grelian]] blood contains antifreeze-like proteins, allowing them to thrive in sub-zero aquatic environments. | ||
**[[ | **[[Valorîin]] blood carries psionic signals, allowing faint emotional or sensory connections within a family unit, especially between mother and child. | ||
*'''Adaptive Pigmentation''': | *'''Adaptive Pigmentation''': | ||
**[[Sluggo]] blood shifts shades depending on oxygen levels, a feature used to gauge health within their species. | **[[Sluggo]] blood shifts shades depending on oxygen levels, a feature used to gauge health within their species. | ||
*'''Unique Metallic Appearance''': | *'''Unique Metallic Appearance''': | ||
**[[ | **[[Valorîin]] blood is a striking metallic red, resembling liquid metal. This visual characteristic is a result of specialized proteins and metallic ions that enhance oxygen transport and regeneration. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Blood color can range from red (iron-based hemoglobin) to blue-green (copper-based hemocyanin) to even translucent photonic plasma in crystalline species like [[Aenorian]]s. | *Blood color can range from red (iron-based hemoglobin) to blue-green (copper-based hemocyanin) to even translucent photonic plasma in crystalline species like [[Aenorian]]s. | ||
*[[ | *[[Valorîin]] blood is a deep metallic red, shimmering like liquid metal. This trait has inspired numerous artistic depictions of their species throughout history. | ||
*The [[ | *The [[Valorîin]] species have a blood protein that allows them to remain active for weeks without sleep, a trait attributed to their historical survival in war. | ||
*The [[Zytherian]] species, an insectoid race, use hemolymph enriched with trace metals that enhance their exoskeletal strength. | *The [[Zytherian]] species, an insectoid race, use hemolymph enriched with trace metals that enhance their exoskeletal strength. | ||
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