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