Dalar

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Dalar
Scientific classification (disputed)
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Suborder: Haplorhini
Family: Hominidae
Genus: Homo
Species: H. dalaris or H. sapiens
Binomial name
Homo dalaris or Homo sapiens
Trinomial name
Homo dalaris dalaris or Homo sapiens dalaris

The dalar are one of the sentient species inhabiting Sahar. They are physically comparable to humans in many ways, but have several distinct biological differences that lead them to be classified as a separate species (though this classification has been challenged by some authorities).

Habitat and population

As of 2015, the dalar population was approximately 41 million, concentrated primarily in Boroso and Alpa, with 74% living in Tuanmali, 13% in Sanmra, and the remaining 13% distributed throughout the rest of the world. Dalar are less resistant to cold than humans and other species such as the Vodholk, leading to virtually all dalar living between the north and south 45th parallels.

Dalar cannot into space.

Biology

Dalar are externally similar to humans, often able to pass for human to those unfamiliar with them. Anatomically, they are generally taller and skinnier than humans, with longer limbs (including fingers and toes). Their skulls are more "triangular" than humans, with broad foreheads and narrow jaws and chins. Because of their limited population, there is little variance in appearance, with virtually all dalar having a "medium" skin tone comparatively to humans, with dark brown or black hair and brown eyes. On average, Sanmra dalar are slightly lighter than Tuanmali dalar.

The majority of dalar have a highly limited sense of smell, with a significant minority being born with congenital anosmia (total lack of sense of smell). Their eyesight and hearing is comparable to that of humans. Dalar are naturally excellent at picking up on the emotions of others, enhanced by skin-to-skin contact.

The most significant distinction between humans and dalar is in life cycle. Dalar mature and age at a significantly lower rate than humans, with a total lifespan of over 300 years. Dalar reach physical maturity at around 50 years of age (although they don't reach their full height until about 70 or 80) and only age slowly from about 100 to 250, at which point they begin to age more rapidly again. They heal at a somewhat faster rate than humans. Dalar tend to live at a much slower pace than humans and do not have as much stamina, only being capable of short bursts of high-energy or high-stress activity. They require regular sleep and food; in situations where these are not available, they weaken much faster than humans.

Dalar are capable of having children with humans, one of the major reasons their status as a separate species (as opposed to a sub-species of H. sapiens) is debated. However, dalar-human children are prone to serious medical problems, both physical and mental, including unusually high rates of schizophrenia, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and other disorders with a neurological component.