artérián
Artérián is a fictional term used in speculative biology and science fiction to denote a sapient, vascular-adapted species. The name derives from the Latin arteria ("artery") and the suffix -an, signaling relation or origin.
Biology: In common portrayals, artérians possess a conspicuous arterial network that plays a central role in
Ecology and habitat: Artérians are depicted as native to temperate to arid exoplanets with stable climates,
Culture and society: In many stories, artérians organize around collectivist or meritocratic systems, with social status
Artérián in fiction and worldbuilding: The term appears across multiple settings and is used to explore themes