Tetropsid
| Tetropsid | |
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| Diagram showing the side of a Tetropsid, with a Human for comparison | |
| Scientific classification | |
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| Family: | Tetropsidae
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| Genus: | Tetropsid
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| Species: | T. kontupsos
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| Binomial name | |
| Tetropsid 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.
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.