bob saget
11-16-09, 01:45 AM
Zerglings were evolved from the Zz'gashi dune runner when the latter were assimilated into the Zerg Swarm. The zergling may be a relatively recent addition to the swarm given that Zz'gash seems to be located close to the Koprulu Sector.[1] Zerglings form the most numerous of the zerg mutations; the simple DNA allows two zerglings to be spawned from a single larva. The larvae get the genetic information from the 'primordial ooze' of spawning pools.[2] As the smallest zerg strain apart from the larvae,[3] zerglings are one meter tall and possess webbed feet.[4] Further mutations may be made to zergling DNA, namely the alteration of their physiology through a metabolic boost to increase their reflexes and rate of movement and the mutation of their adrenal glands, changing their glandular balance to induce a battle frenzy.[2]
Zerglings are physically adaptable creatures, able to climb near vertical surfaces and are extraordinarily fast. Usually, zergling eyes are orange (see images), though have been observed to be red.[5] Such is their ability to see in low light conditions, these eyes can appear pure black (courtesy of the expanding pupils to allow more light to the retina).[3]
Lone zerglings serve as scouts,[4] though may have a retinue of hydralisks if they scout an exceedingly long distance away from a hive cluster.[6] When they attack however, zerglings move in large groups, ranging from a dozen to a hundred, often acting as "meat shields" for more powerful zerg strains.[4] Individually, zerglings are little more than feral animals, but work well in large groups under the command of larger zerg warriors.[2] In combat, zerglings are fond of ripping enemies to shreds with their sickles and fangs, indicating a sadistic streak (although not to the extent of the hydralisk).[2]
Zerglings continued to evolve after the Brood War, gaining the ability to metamorphose into banelings. They do this by entering a brief chrysalis phase before emerging in their new form.[7] This evolution was controlled by the new queen breed.[8]
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Zerglings are physically adaptable creatures, able to climb near vertical surfaces and are extraordinarily fast. Usually, zergling eyes are orange (see images), though have been observed to be red.[5] Such is their ability to see in low light conditions, these eyes can appear pure black (courtesy of the expanding pupils to allow more light to the retina).[3]
Lone zerglings serve as scouts,[4] though may have a retinue of hydralisks if they scout an exceedingly long distance away from a hive cluster.[6] When they attack however, zerglings move in large groups, ranging from a dozen to a hundred, often acting as "meat shields" for more powerful zerg strains.[4] Individually, zerglings are little more than feral animals, but work well in large groups under the command of larger zerg warriors.[2] In combat, zerglings are fond of ripping enemies to shreds with their sickles and fangs, indicating a sadistic streak (although not to the extent of the hydralisk).[2]
Zerglings continued to evolve after the Brood War, gaining the ability to metamorphose into banelings. They do this by entering a brief chrysalis phase before emerging in their new form.[7] This evolution was controlled by the new queen breed.[8]
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