Quote Originally Posted by Lucke View Post
As a biologist, I really dislike SE using "race" to describe the well, species.

*INC SCIENCE*

In the game, the races should be called "Species", cause that's what they are. Races are within species. Species cannot cross breed. Birds can't have babies with humans. Humans can't have babies with sharks. HOWEVER, difference races (or breeds) can mate and have children. We see this in dogs. 2 different breeds of dogs mate to create a mixed dog.

"Races" was prolly used cause it sounds better than "species". The clans are more like races. 2 clans can mate and create hybrid offspring. F'lammin is one NPC who has a Seeker parent and a Keeper parent. She has a Seeker name, but Keeper features (dilated eyes, fangs, etc).

*END OF SCIENCE!*

In before "OMG IT'S A FANTASY"
Yeah, but then they are not separate species are they?
By your own definitions! Hyur/Elezen (and probably Miqo'te) can all cross-breed.