I don't think the Asari age like humans do. As we get older, our cells can't replicate themselves well, and eventually, at all. That's why we shrink, our skin loses elasticity, our hair loses its color, we grow slow in mind and body, etc.
Asari, on the other hand, have evolved in such a way that their cells don't lose their ability to replicate themselves in any significant and detrimental way. I think that the oldest Asari would probably look very similar, appearance-wise, to a Maiden or Matron. Basically, it's as if they stop aging, or close to it. Of course, they die of old age eventually
, but it takes
a
very long time for the proverbial hourglass to empty. Chalk one up for the Mary-Sue-accusers.
Krogan probably live so long for a different reason. Their robust cellular regenerative abilities can fight the effects of aging, until it simply becomes too much, and they then pass on. Like lighting them on fire, the damage is too much for the healing to take care of.
Modifié par yorkj86, 11 avril 2010 - 07:19 .