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| | ::Pagnaan Sapiens are thought to be the evolutionary descendents of Pagnaan Palaeo however this is a controversial hypothesis because of the lack of conclusive evidence on the existence of such a species. This has caused some to speculate that Pagnaan Sapiens or their ancestral descendents originally crossed a land-bridge during an earlier ice age. Rising sea levels has meant that any evidence of such migration, which would have trailed along the coastline, is now unavailable to researchers. The mystery to the evolutionary origins of the Pagnaan Sapiens is enhanced by the fact that all the nearest settlements are dominated by Homo Sapiens requiring the Pagnaan Sapiens to have travelled hundreds of thousands of kilometres and covering vast oceans to reach Phosee | | ::Pagnaan Sapiens are thought to be the evolutionary descendents of Pagnaan Palaeo however this is a controversial hypothesis because of the lack of conclusive evidence on the existence of such a species. This has caused some to speculate that Pagnaan Sapiens or their ancestral descendents originally crossed a land-bridge during an earlier ice age. Rising sea levels has meant that any evidence of such migration, which would have trailed along the coastline, is now unavailable to researchers. The mystery to the evolutionary origins of the Pagnaan Sapiens is enhanced by the fact that all the nearest settlements are dominated by Homo Sapiens requiring the Pagnaan Sapiens to have travelled hundreds of thousands of kilometres and covering vast oceans to reach Phosee |
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| − | ::Pagnaan Sapiens were pretty active for the movement which led to the vote of the “Sapients Bill of rights” in [[Biotopia]] and [[love and esterel]], on the 12 December 2001, and which is celebrated every 12 December, as the [["We are All Sapients" Day]]. | + | ::Pagnaan Sapiens were pretty active for the movement which led, on the 12 December 2001, to the vote of the [[Sentient_Civil_Rights_Act|“Sapients Bill of rights”]] based on [[Arizona Nova]]'s [[Sentient Civil Rights Act]]. 12 december, is now celebrated as the [["We are All Sapients" Day]], in [[Arizona Nova]], [[Biotopia]], and [[Love and esterel]]. |
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Revision as of 05:59, 18 April 2006
This article deals with Pagnaan Sapiens as it relates to NationStates. For more general information, see the Wikipedia article on this subject.
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<tr><td bgcolor="skyblue">Total population:</td>
<td bgcolor="skyblue">45,988,000 (approx.)</td>
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<tr><td bgcolor="skyblue">Population:</td>
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Biotopia: 44,960,000
The world: 26,000
Greater Aperin: 102,000
Love and esterel: 231,000
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<tr><td bgcolor="skyblue">Languages</td><td bgcolor="skyblue">Biotopian and Celdonian</td></tr>
<tr><td bgcolor="skyblue">Related species</td><td bgcolor="skyblue">
- none known
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Evolution
- Pagnaan Sapiens are thought to be the evolutionary descendents of Pagnaan Palaeo however this is a controversial hypothesis because of the lack of conclusive evidence on the existence of such a species. This has caused some to speculate that Pagnaan Sapiens or their ancestral descendents originally crossed a land-bridge during an earlier ice age. Rising sea levels has meant that any evidence of such migration, which would have trailed along the coastline, is now unavailable to researchers. The mystery to the evolutionary origins of the Pagnaan Sapiens is enhanced by the fact that all the nearest settlements are dominated by Homo Sapiens requiring the Pagnaan Sapiens to have travelled hundreds of thousands of kilometres and covering vast oceans to reach Phosee
- Pagnaan Sapiens were pretty active for the movement which led, on the 12 December 2001, to the vote of the “Sapients Bill of rights” based on Arizona Nova's Sentient Civil Rights Act. 12 december, is now celebrated as the "We are All Sapients" Day, in Arizona Nova, Biotopia, and Love and esterel.
General Anatomy
- Pigmentation Pagnaan Sapiens are born with blue skin. The colour reflects the chemical composition of the womb and some believe it was an evolutionary adaptation to enhance camouflage/ ward off predators. Colour variations scales from pale sky blue to a deep navy colour. Some individuals are born albino or either with a green or grey tinge. These variations are typically caused by chemical imbalance in the womb but have also been attributed to genetic mutation. Colour variations in later life are usually symptoms of significant dietary change.
- 'Height': the average hight is 190 cm
- 'Lifespan': 90 years
- 'Appendages': two legs and two legs for upright bipedal motion
- 'Physiology': apart from the striking pigmentation Pagnaan Sapiens there are several other noticeable features about Pagnaan Sapiens. The first is an apparent absence of body hair. To compensate for heat loss a number of innovative circulatory techniques have evolved to better moderate internal body temperature. Another interesting fact is that teeth regrow throughout adult life.
Two important sensory adaptations are the single antennas which grow above the eye protrusions. These antennas allow for magnetoception because of the natural accumulation of magnetite in the cartilage structure. The evolutionary causation of this uncommon sensory organ is unknown except that it assisted in the nomadic lifestyle which was the predominant lifestyle for tens of thousands of years.
Two other important adaptations are the capacity of the eyes to absorbed light in low-light environments. This has enhanced the capacity of the Pagnaan Sapiens to hunt and gather in twilight and even under the illumination of the Moon. The other is that two sensory glands protrude from the lower half of the cranium which act as both filtering and smelling glands.
Sex & Reproduction
- 'Reproduction': reproduction occurs sexually with the transmission of semen from the male to the female who conceives a child generally within 8 months of conception. There is little distinguishing externally between males and females; females have larger breasts to provide for lactating to infants and males a slightly larger genital pouch.
Health Issues
- 'Health Problems': common health problems include cardiac failure, circulatory decline and inflammation or damage to the joints. Pagnaan Sapiens are also susceptible to diseases relating to the circulation and filtration of blood because of the absence of a specialised organ like the spleen.
