The Uu'nthh'phhhlrrt, the independent subdivisions of which are colloquially called "blorbs," is a sophont unlike any other in the galaxy. The nearest comparisons one can draw are the Azrr'rans and the Monian Entity, though the Uu'nthh is only vaguely similar to either. The blorbs are quite literally sentient, gelatinous blobs of cellular goo.
Biology
Anatomy & Morphology
As their name suggests, blorbs are amorphous beings composed almost entirely of stem cells, with no designated organs for any particular purpose. Blorbs use their complete internal control to shape their forms at will, utilizing their cells and internal water reservoir to form temporary hydraulic musculature as needed. The appearance of this process can appear deeply unsettling to many other species. Blorbs also can make use of multiple metabolic pathways, including oxygen respiration, photosynthesis, and a few simpler forms of organic chemosynthesis; this allows them to thrive in a wide variety of environments.
Perception & Sensory Capabilities
Instead of having permanent specialized sensory organs, the nervous system is distributed throughout the blorb form, allowing simultaneous intake and process of all incoming information. They are able to form temporary, rudimentary sensory structures, such as pinhole eyes, tympanic membranes, or tactile tendrils, at any point on their body.
Ecology
Geographic Origin & Distribution
The blorb is the only major lifeform on their planet. Nthh has no other lifeforms, as all mock-niches are occupied by the blorb. Uu'nthh are found throughout the galaxy, though their primary hub is their homeworld.
Habitat & Survival Factors
The blorb is, by their nature, the most adaptable organic life in the known universe, and have the ability to rather comfortably settle worlds that would be utterly hostile to most other lifeforms. Their only real restriction is temperature: since the blorb is primarily composed of water, they are extremely vulnerable to damage by freezing.
Civilization & Culture
Blorbs can merge with each other, and when they merge, their individual knowledge, experience, and memories combine into a single entity. Blorbs can also duplicate themselves in order to create memory redundancy for the species. Thus, there is no true individuality in blorb culture. Neither is there ignorance, selfishness, warfare, poverty or wealth. Social function is fluid. The blorbs have a true communistic utopia, though they have no individuality. In truth, all blorbs are simply extensions and components of one entity.
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