#galrangenetics

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Basically just a list of unique Galra only genetics I've seen within the show.

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1. Hair line/Markings:

The Galra seem to have a very specific hair line within the show that can be seen even on scalier Galra, such as Zarkon. This Hair line isn't as straight as others we've seen in the show and appears to point down closer to the Galrans' face (much like a widow's peak) in comparison to other races. Galra with markings instead of large quantities of fur tend to also have this as their markings end up pointing towards their face as seen with Ezor, Narti, and Ranveig. This is seen in only Galra and Galra half breeds, such as Lotor's generals.

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2. Mohawk/head point:

Mammalian Galra typically have a Mohawk on the top of their heads and reptilian Galra tend to have the scales end at a point as seen above. Though there are some Galra that don't quite have this such as ranveig, I haven't seen the specific type of hair growth on any other races. And while one could dress their hair up like a Mohawk, the Galrans tend to be more naturally occurring. Possibly due to skull shape? Or maybe some genetic evolution not told to us in show.

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3. Detached ears/predators ears:

This refers to the loose skin and tissue at the bottom of the ear. This is the area where you'd typically attach earrings to. Detached ears are when that skin and tissue is not attached to the side of the head where the jawbone meets the skull. Having detached or attached ears will not affect your hearing in any way. Galra tend to have detached ears or Animal ears genetically closer to that of predators. I tried to see if there were any types of classifications to animal ears and couldn't find squat.

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4. Elongated arms:

While human arms are typically long enough to be a hip length or a tad lower the Galran arms are a tad closer to the knee than other limbs shown in show. This also indicates that unlike humans, when Galrans' stretch their arms away from their bodies, the length from one arm to the other may not match the length of the individual's body like it does for Humans.

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5: Sharp pupils/overall eyes:

Just as said, the Galra typically have sharper more predatory like pupils compared to other races. Though some Galra seem to lack any distinct factors to their eyes compared to other Galra, my personal theory is that when a Galran undergoes large amounts of quintessence treatment, the quintessence in the body begins to take over and seemingly hide the pupil, iris, or other parts of the eye. We can see this happen first hand with Haggar/Honerva and Zarkon. As well as Sendak when we see an alternate version of him in season 8. Other factors of the Galran eye, the Sclera is yellow in color instead of white and the iris is usually red in coloration. I've also noticed that in terms of eye shape, eyes lacking in an iris or pupil, tend to have a more exhausted expression to them (dipping downwards and having eye bags). This could also be attributed to larger amounts of quintessence within the body.

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Like I've said in previous posts, I'm not an expert in any of this stuff regarding, psychology, genetics, ect. While I have studied with ambition into these topics I'm not a viable source for information regarding anything in relation to science and at most may know more than the average individual but that's about it.

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I've been trying to figure out how to articulate this post for months but fuck it im just gonna roll with it

I believe the arch at the top of a Galran's head is what's known as a Sagital Crest.

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Let me introduce you to one of our most esteemed human ancestors, Paranthropus Robustus.

You may be familiar with him if you have good knowledge of human history or happen to watch MiniMinuteMan.

Paranthropus Robustus (name meaning "Beside Man") lived between 2.27 and 0.87 million years ago. They were discovered in 1938 by a school boy in Kromdraai cave in south africa as scattered skull fragments. Robert Broom, a Scottish doctor and scientist working for the Trasvaal museum, then purchased the fragments and proceeded to collect more bone fragments and teeth from the discovery site.

Paranthropus Robustus most notable genes are his large premolar and molar teeth, strongly built lower jaw, and the crest of bone at the top of his head. That, is the Sagital Crest.

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Now, where am I going with this. Well, I mentioned in a previous post that briefly goes over galran genetics, how the galra all have some type of point to their head

It is my belief that the galra all inherently have a Sagital Crest.

What's interesting about the Sagital Crest is that its purpose was to give the Paranthropus Robustus a stronger jaw. This Crest would be attached to a collection of muscles that stemmed from the jaw, giving them one of their most notable features. This, in turn, is believed to have given the hominins a considerably strong bite force.

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That said, I'm not going to gaslight any of you and say, "All galra have this arch" and blah blah blah, because they don't. (Ignore the olkari)

Some do, some don't, some have completely different head shapings altogether. That's why in my previous Genetics post I stated that all galra seem to have some sort of arch or head point, those who don't usually have a marking on the head that goes along the same pathing.

Now the galra are a very diverse race so the Sagital Crest could be true for only some or one subspecies of galra. Which is why it's not on all of them. But since I literally have no evidence to support my claims, this will all have to remain as a Head cannon.

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