Questions tagged [bones]
For questions about the high-strength calcium-based structure that is present in most skeletons.
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Is it possible to make sand from bones ? Would it have the same properties as regular sand?
Context : In a magic city, artificers use various types of sand as components for their magitek contraptions.
I like the idea of having one type of sand made out of the bones of magical creatures and ...
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Could an organism breathe SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) and reuse the sulfur atom for bones made of S8 (Octasulfur) and AlO3 (Aluminium Oxide)?
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I want animals on my fictional planet to use 6 SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) instead of 6 O2 (Oxygen) to react with C6H12O6 (Glucose), to make 6 CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), ATP, 6 H2O (Water), and ...
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Alternatives to bone that can be turned into weapons?
In my world (based on D&D) orcs are a pre-metalworking society that clash with various agricultural humanoid civilizations. However, I would also like them to have metal weapons so they are a ...
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Biological mineral storage in an acidic world?
In a world with acidic oceans, shells and bones made of calcium carbonate or calcium phosphate won't work--they just dissolve. As far as shells or structural bones go, that's not a big deal--there are ...
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Could bone armour ever match the protective qualities of steel in this setting?
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Urban Fantasy/ Think present daytime, but with RPG elements.
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My MC needs to make armour for his army. He can do so using his crafting skill. The skill would allow him to make any ...
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How flexible would a Centaur's human half be? Could it turn around 180 degrees?
Would it be possible for a centaur's human half to turn around 180 degrees, with similar flexibility to a bird's neck?
I know birds can turn their heads around about that much, and reach behind ...
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Pros and Cons of Interlocking Teeth? [closed]
By interlocking teeth I mean teeth that fit perfectly together in a zipper or puzzle-like fashion, but don't literally stick together. What would the problems and benefits of this arrangement be?
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What circumstances would necessitate rib cage made of hexagons?
I ask this because I’ve been looking at alien designs for inspiration and on rare occasions found peculiar bone structures. The hexagonal rib cage in particular intrigues me. We know for one that ...
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What are some common, metabolizable materials used to reinforce bones in sci-fi settings?
I'm trying to write about a species of genetically-altered super-livestock with reinforced bones.
What are some common materials on Earth that a biological organism could ingest and metabolize that ...
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How to support a large head on a horizontally attached neck
I've got a creature here. Generally around 4 feet tall. The head is not as tall as a human head, but wider, so the brain size should be the same. It has a wide snout with crushing predator teeth like ...
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I want to strengthen bones with some kind of material. Where exactly does this material go?
Bones can be not quite enough sometimes, and for my secret military organization, every possible advantage is given to the soldiers. Including reinforcing bones. But...where do I put the metal?
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What would the skull of my creature look like?
My creature has a completely flat nosebridge, forward facing eyes, canine-like teeth, and horns. I'd also like to ask if the reference posted below has enough room for a large brain, as it is just as ...
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How would a humanoid be affected by its quadrupedal-style arms?
Humans have horizontal shoulders. We can do all kinds of stuff with them, but what would it be like if we had vertical shoulders like a quadrupedal animal, specifically, a cat? What movements could ...
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Is there a way to strengthen or keep intact the (undead) skeleton monster bones elements or compositions/components without using guts digestions?
I want to know if there is a scientific way for skeleton monster to keep their hardness intact or strengthening it without getting wear or weakened from the elements. since they have no guts or ...
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How would a society like Europe in the 11th century clean bones for burial?
I've got a society that worships their ancestors and frequently consults their spirits for advice through necromantic rites. I've decided that rather than burying or burning their dead they would ...
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