Volume VII: Nature — Chapter 6: Biology of Kel'vash
"They are not made of flesh and blood. They are made of silicon and stone. Their hearts beat once an hour, their blood flows at 200°X. And they are sentient." — Xenobiologist, +2,500 y.
Related sections: → see [Ch.05, "Sentient Species"]
6.1 Biochemistry
Kel'vash are silicon-organic life forms.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Solvent | H₂SO₄ (sulfuric acid) |
| Primary element | Silicon + carbon |
| T optimum | 180–220°X |
| Habitat | Highlands, deserts |
| Metabolism | Chemoautotrophic |
End of Chapter 6, Volume VII.