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[hagrides]

Hello, fellow Moonblessed. If you'll oblige me with some of your time, I have a few questions about humans. That species is nonexistent where I hail from, so please forgive my curiosity, and I apologize in advance if any of these are rude.

1. Humans have no shells or carapace, and their clothing seems more decorative than protective. Am I correct in assuming that they use magic to defend themselves?

2. Do humans go through metamorphosis? I don't believe I have seen a human larva or grub here, though I admit I do not know how I would distinguish human young from an adult other than size.

3. Most humans that I have seen have hair primarily on their heads, rather than their whole body like, for example, a spider. Does that not make regulating their temperature more complicated?

That will be all for now. Once again, I thank you for your assistance.

[...Grimm is doing his best.]

Comments

[foolishjustice]

1) Humans primarily use tools to protect ourselves. If we're expecting to be in danger, we wear something you might consider like an artificial carapace. Depending on what we're expecting, it could be made of either a hard material, or a durable padding.

2) Human anatomy stays mostly the same from childhood to adulthood, with only the proportions changing significantly. Children tend to be 'stubbier' looking than adults, with slightly larger heads compared to the size of their bodies.

3) Humans actually do have hair on our arms and legs, it's just much shorter and finer. It can cause problems in extremely cold environments, but that's another way we've adapted with tools. Evidence suggests humans initially evolved in a hot climate, so cultures that settled in colder areas learned how to make warmer clothing that serves the same purpose as fur on animals adapted to the region. You'll see that more when it starts to cool off, since it's currently the hot season here.

[hagrides]

I see! Thank you for your answers.

I simply have not done a close enough inspection to notice arm hair, then. Does that offer minor protection against the cold, or does it serve another function?

[foolishjustice]

Actually, when we're scared, they stand up as fine needles, like a porcupine's quills.

...Just kidding.

It does help a little with temperature regulation. When the weather turns cold, the hairs lift up in a way that slows air movement, so that body heat isn't lost as easily.

[hagrides]

I would have believed you about the quills, you know.