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[Aimi]

In this case it is also nonsense, since the offspring of two differnet specieis would enver be one of either species. So we arrive at the conclusion: fantasy nonsense geneology.

You act as though there is a clear, hard-and-fast definition of "species", when there really isn't. Biologists, anthropologists, and paleontologists constantly revise taxonomy in order to account for differing interpretations about the differences and relationships between various clades.

Theoretically, the definition of "species" is indeed a biological group that is incapable of interbreeding outside of the group. In reality, however, that definition doesn't always hold. It's also difficult to distinguish the reasons why groups might be incapable of interbreeding.

Also, has it been explicitly stated anywhere that Dragon Age elves and humans are distinct species?

[MisanthropePrime]

THIS is a very good point. Qunari are all about breeding for perfection and specific roles. You'd think that if they could, they'd have been breeding special half-breeds already. Qunari/Dwarves for mining and other work in small spaces. Qunari/Elves for scouting and rogues. Qunari/Humans for being slightly less boring versions of Humans.

Over the past few weeks I've been thinking about my Qunari RP Inquisitor and I've started thinking more and more about their eugenics program. It fascinates me and I really hope that it's explored in DA:I somehow.

[In Exile]

Also, has it been explicitly stated anywhere that Dragon Age elves and humans are distinct species?

 

The distinction that "elves" have some sort of inherent essence that is lost when interbreeding with humans would be nonsense without it, no? 

[xarthas2]

The distinction that "elves" have some sort of inherent essence that is lost when interbreeding with humans would be nonsense without it, no? 

 

Nah, it could be cultural information. Or something limited to some subspecies.

 

 

You act as though there is a clear, hard-and-fast definition of "species", when there really isn't. Biologists, anthropologists, and paleontologists constantly revise taxonomy in order to account for differing interpretations about the differences and relationships between various clades.

Theoretically, the definition of "species" is indeed a biological group that is incapable of interbreeding outside of the group. In reality, however, that definition doesn't always hold. It's also difficult to distinguish the reasons why groups might be incapable of interbreeding.

Also, has it been explicitly stated anywhere that Dragon Age elves and humans are distinct species?

 

Even more. is there shuch thing as species in Thedas? Evolution works there in the same way?

 

If someone is kind enough to get me elven tissue samples, I will brig here some answers in a few days

[Aimi]

The distinction that "elves" have some sort of inherent essence that is lost when interbreeding with humans would be nonsense without it, no?

I think that it would be nonsense with it, too.