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| species = '''T. | | species = '''T. kontupsos''' | ||
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'''Tetropsids''' are a sophont species within the [[Settled Systems]], originating from the planet [[Heéqʼb]]. They are short and shelled creatures with quadrilateral symmetry across the body. | '''Tetropsids''' are a sophont species within the [[Settled Systems]], originating from the planet [[Heéqʼb]]. They are short and shelled creatures with quadrilateral symmetry across the body. | ||
==Etymology and name== | |||
The name ''Tetropsid'' is a contraction meaning “four eyed” or “four faced,” while ''kontupsos'' is a contracted form meaning “short height.” The native name for Tetropsids in [[Totuqi language|Totuqi]] is ''ʼḍhrò'', and ''X'' in [[Heeqid language|Heeqid]]. | |||
[[Category:Biology]][[Category:Species]][[Category:Sophonts]] | [[Category:Biology]][[Category:Species]][[Category:Sophonts]] | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 15 January 2026
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Tetropsids are a sophont species within the Settled Systems, originating from the planet Heéqʼb. They are short and shelled creatures with quadrilateral symmetry across the body.
Etymology and name
The name Tetropsid is a contraction meaning “four eyed” or “four faced,” while kontupsos is a contracted form meaning “short height.” The native name for Tetropsids in Totuqi is ʼḍhrò, and X in Heeqid.