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As a species, the Mikaeans are for the most part physically indistinguishable from their human neighbors, possessing the same external physical traits with few notable exceptions. The Mikaean body consists of a torso with two arms, two legs, and a head connected to the rest of the body by a neck. A Mikaean adult's body consists of about 100 trillion cells, not unlike that within a human, though a high proportion of their body consists of undifferentiated stem cells. Mikaean bodies are divided into a {{w|Nervous system|nervous}}, {{w|Cardiovascular system|cardiovascular}}, {{w|Circulatory system|circulatory}}, {{w|Digestive system|digestive}}, {{w|Endocrine system|endocrine}}, {{w|Immune system|immune}}, {{w|Integumentary system|integumentary}}, {{w|Lymphatic system|lymphatic}}, {{w|Musculosketetal system|musculoskeletal}}, {{w|Reproductive system|reproductive}}, {{w|Respiratory system|respiratory}}, and {{w|urinary system}}. OfThe noteareas isin which the factMikaeans thatdo thediffer Mikaeanfrom femalestheir lackhuman aneighbors truewould be their distinct method of male-driven asexual reproduction, alterations in the reproductive systemorgans of both sexes of the species, asand the taskunique biological radio communication the Mikaeans possess as part of producingtheir new{{w|auditory offspringsystem}}. fallsWith entirelyregards uponto the malelatter, membersthe shape of the populationMikaeans ears, commonly-described as "elfin" in appearance, are in fact tied into the manner in which their auditory system operates, allowing them to "broadcast" speech over a considerable distance.

Physically-speaking, the generally ample and shapely build of a Mikaean female betrays their robust physical strength, of which they have in greater supply than the males of either species. They possess about 15–2020–30% more physical strength than a human male of similar age and weight, a trait believed to be an adaptation of their larger numbers and the need to fill to provider/protector role within the Mikaean species. Likewise, Mikaean males are justconsiderably asstronger strongthan astheir human malescounterparts, butthough given their scarcity and importance within the general population, they rely heavily upon theirMikaean female counterpartsfemales for additional protection, which they readily supply. FemalesConsequently, haveMikaean afemales greaterfulfill dealall of stamina, andthe fill all thetraditional roles that would traditionallynormally be performed by human males. FemaleThe Mikaeansfemales boastalso ahave muscleproportionately densitylarger nearlyand 40–50%more highermuscular thighs than inhuman thefemales, maleswith ofadolescent thefemales species,developing stronger and uniquelylarger enough,leg withoutmuscles compromisingas theirthey femininemature formphysically. MikaeanThey femaleslikewise haveboast proportionatelya largergross andbody morestrength muscular10–15% thighshigher than humanin femalesthe males of the species, withmeaning adolescentthe femalesoverall developingdisparity strongerin andterms largerof legphysical musclesstrength asamong theyMikaeans matureis physicallysmaller than among human males and females.

Other traits found throughout the species is their congenital {{w|Near-sightedness|myopic}} {{w|astigmatism}}, a refractive error within the eye causing severe nearsightedness throughout the entire Mikaean race. This visual handicap has long been listed as part of reason the Mikaeans have been adverse to conflict, due to the inability to properly see opponents and defend themselves, the until the widespread use of {{w|corrective lens}} in their homeland during the mid-17th century. Because of this limitation, the Mikaeans as a species have heavily-relied on the use of {{w|corrective lens}}eyeglasses, which have since became an important and identifiable part of their racial identity. Furthermore, due to the universal prevalence of myopia among their people, it has been theorized that part of the Mikaeans' preference for conflict avoidance was influenced by their visual disorder, at least until eye glasses became a common accessory within their homeland. Regardless, as the Mikaeans view their myopia as a part of their racial identity, they have steadfastly resisted attempts at its correction, with most patriarchs agreeing not to intervene the matter for the time being.

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