There are many ways to describe a species.
Universe[]
Most importantly each species must have a universe category.
- Actual Universe
- Select a Fictional Universe
Scientific classifications[]
Ideally each species should be in one category for each section in the 'Scientific Classifications' area.
Biochemistry[]
- Carbon-based Species
- Silicon-based Species
- Metallic-based Species
- Nitrogen-based Species
- Tellurium-based Species
- Alternative Forms of Life
- Memetic Lifeforms
Diet[]
- Herbivores
- Omnivores
- Carnivores
- Mycophage
- Saprophages
- Coprophages
- Organotrophs
- Lithotrophs
- Metallotrophs
- Radiotrophs
- Phototrophs
- Empathic Diet
- Nothing
- Unknown Diet
Air mixture[]
Reproduction and gender[]
Ecology[]
- Aquatic
- Amphibious
- Subterranean
- Extremophiles
- Filter Feeders
- Liquivores
- Nocturnal
- Parasitic
- Predators
- Scavengers
- Symbiotic
Locomotion[]
Sapience[]
Taxonomic status[]
Narrative classifications[]
Species not in the 'Actual Universe' should also be considered for categories in the 'Narrative Classifications' area.
Origin[]
Behaviour[]
Society[]
- Agrarian
- Anarchist
- Atheist
- Capitalistic
- Enslaved
- Hive
- Honorbound
- Imperialist
- Nomadic
- Pacifist
- Religious
- Scholars
- Superorganisms
- Tribal
- Warriors
- Xenophobic
Technology level[]
Lore[]
- Galactic Threats
- Dimensional Threats
- Mythological Species
- Mysterious Ancients
- Descendants of Man
- Genetically compatible with Humans
- Unnamed Species
- Unseen Species
