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| rdfs:comment | - File:Xindi-Insec2.jpg The Xindi-Insectoids were a species of Xindi, and were native to the planet Xindus.
- They are the only asexual Xindi species and appear to live in a hive-based society. They are also very short-lived for a sapient species, with an average lifespan of 12 years; but reproduce in tremendously large numbers, bringing nurseries for the young aboard their spaceships. The Insectoid newborns hatch from eggs and are referred to as larvae, but seem to develop via hemimetamorphosis, rather than full metamorphosis; since they already resemble the adults in structure of limbs and mouth parts. Like all Xindi, the Insectoids possess a pair of small ridges on the cheeks.
- The Insectoids, like all Xindi species, had distinctive ridges on their cheeks. They were, as their name suggests, insect-like in appearance. Their average life expectancy was estimated to be twelve years. It was easy to find, on their ships, individuals about ten years old, who were probably considered "elders." In the development of "Hatchery", portraying Insectoid youths and associated paraphernalia formed the genesis of the episode. Brannon Braga remarked, "We always liked the idea of an insect hatchery and baby insects and eggs." (Star Trek: Communicator issue 151, pp. 32)
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| Affiliation | - Xindi Council
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| Distinctive Features | - ridges on their cheek bones
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| abstract | - The Insectoids, like all Xindi species, had distinctive ridges on their cheeks. They were, as their name suggests, insect-like in appearance. Their average life expectancy was estimated to be twelve years. It was easy to find, on their ships, individuals about ten years old, who were probably considered "elders." They were genderless and reproduced asexually. Also, because of their insectoid nature and the shortness of their life span, they were strongly concerned over the survival of their offspring. They protected their young by making a hatchery attached to their ships and shielded it in case of danger, even at the expense of the ship's life support system. Each individual was able to produce large clusters of eggs. The eggs could not survive out of the ship and were equipped with a gland capable of producing a powerful and subtle neurotoxin. If an unexpected presence was detected in the vicinity of the eggs, the clusters would spray the substance on the intruder, causing (in the latter) an instinctive, obsessive interest in protecting and nurturing the hatchling. (ENT: "Hatchery") In the development of "Hatchery", portraying Insectoid youths and associated paraphernalia formed the genesis of the episode. Brannon Braga remarked, "We always liked the idea of an insect hatchery and baby insects and eggs." (Star Trek: Communicator issue 151, pp. 32)
- File:Xindi-Insec2.jpg The Xindi-Insectoids were a species of Xindi, and were native to the planet Xindus.
- They are the only asexual Xindi species and appear to live in a hive-based society. They are also very short-lived for a sapient species, with an average lifespan of 12 years; but reproduce in tremendously large numbers, bringing nurseries for the young aboard their spaceships. The Insectoid newborns hatch from eggs and are referred to as larvae, but seem to develop via hemimetamorphosis, rather than full metamorphosis; since they already resemble the adults in structure of limbs and mouth parts. Like all Xindi, the Insectoids possess a pair of small ridges on the cheeks. The Insectoids appear to be one of the most warlike species, often siding along the Xindi-Reptilians in the Council decisions. In huge contrast with the Xindi-Aquatics, the Insectoids are impulsive and quick to act. They speak in an extremely complex language which cannot be properly translated by 22nd century UT devices, and have names that grow longer and more complicated the older they get.
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