38
edits
Koppai: Difference between revisions
→Koppaites: added needed citations
m (→Naming) |
TundraDragon (talk | contribs) (→Koppaites: added needed citations) |
||
| Line 19: | Line 19: | ||
Koppaites are the dominant species on Koppai. They stand around the size of a nickel, the same general size as a Hocotatian. Unlike Hocotatians, however, Koppaites seem to grow more hair on their heads and have smaller noses. Their eyes appear to be wide open at all times, whereas a Hocotatian's eyes appear small, squinted, and black normally, and widen when startled. Koppaites also have smaller ears that are rounded at the ends, as opposed to the Hocotatians' broader, pointed ones. | Koppaites are the dominant species on Koppai. They stand around the size of a nickel, the same general size as a Hocotatian. Unlike Hocotatians, however, Koppaites seem to grow more hair on their heads and have smaller noses. Their eyes appear to be wide open at all times, whereas a Hocotatian's eyes appear small, squinted, and black normally, and widen when startled. Koppaites also have smaller ears that are rounded at the ends, as opposed to the Hocotatians' broader, pointed ones. | ||
Koppaites can breathe oxygen, unlike Hocotatians. However, they must still wear protective suits while on [[PNF-404]] because the planet's oxygen levels are three times higher than Koppai's.{{ | Koppaites can breathe oxygen, unlike Hocotatians. However, they must still wear protective suits while on [[PNF-404]] because the planet's oxygen levels are three times higher than Koppai's.{{cite quote|The oxygen concentration in the atmosphere here is triple that of Koppai.|Brittany|a [[Check_in/Small_talk#Small_talk_4|check in conversation]]}}{{cite quote|Upon completion of my analysis of this planet's atmospheric composition, I can now safely conclude that the concentration of oxygen is roughly three times that of Koppai. The planet's gravity is roughly one-tenth of Koppai's. The combination of a rich-oxygen atmosphere and low gravity is a key contributor to the planet's oversized flora and fauna.|Brittany|a [[Pikmin_3_voyage_log#Misc._4|Pikmin 3 Voyage Log]]}} | ||
Koppaites are only capable of metabolizing a substance called Piktamin U. It is explained by [[Brittany]] that [[Pikpik Carrot]]s do not contain Piktamin U, which is why [[Hocotate Freight]] could not help with Koppai's food crisis. Fortunately, the massive fruits found on PNF-404 contain large amounts of this substance. | Koppaites are only capable of metabolizing a substance called Piktamin U. It is explained by [[Brittany]] that [[Pikpik Carrot]]s do not contain Piktamin U, which is why [[Hocotate Freight]] could not help with Koppai's food crisis. Fortunately, the massive fruits found on PNF-404 contain large amounts of this substance. | ||
One of [[Alph]]'s dialogues seems to indicate that the Koppaite brain does not produce the hunger-appeasing hormone {{w|leptin}}, meaning Koppaites can and will continuously eat without ever feeling full; this problem was one of the reasons they have fallen into a famine.{{ | One of [[Alph]]'s dialogues seems to indicate that the Koppaite brain does not produce the hunger-appeasing hormone {{w|leptin}}, meaning Koppaites can and will continuously eat without ever feeling full; this problem was one of the reasons they have fallen into a famine.{{cite quote|As Koppaites, using up our food supply seems to be in our DNA. We eat until food runs out, at which point we migrate to a place with more food. Simple! But now, I'm starting to think that maybe this isn't the best way to go about things. With the recent population boom on Koppai, we may need to start rethinking our methods in the future in order to preserve our species...|Alph|a [[Pikmin_3_voyage_log#Misc._7|Pikmin 3 Voyage Log]]}} | ||
It is possible, though not confirmed, that Koppaites might be a related species to Hocotatians, but adapted to a different environment. | It is possible, though not confirmed, that Koppaites might be a related species to Hocotatians, but adapted to a different environment. | ||