What kind of non - humanoid alien would you like to see in Star Trek?

[BohandiAnsoid]

Most aliens in Star Trek are similar to humans and there is both in - universe and real life reason for this. But this makes non - humanoid aliens even more fascinating in Star Trek. Which is why I want ot ask you all: what kind of non - humanoid aliens would you like to see in Star Trek? Either something new or more or something that already appeared.

 

[Shawnster]

By non human, I would hope to include non-bipedal. None of this "oh look, it's a bird but the wings are 2 arms and all the proportions are human or humanoid.

Give me a horta. Give me a cephalopod. Give me a sentient lichen or fungus that's similar in appearance to a tree trunk. Give me that intelligent shade of blue.

 

[Rahul]

I would like to see more alien concepts based on the more inhumane biology in nature:
A species having biological class systems with queens, warriors and worker bees. Beings with a parasitic life-cycle. Sex dimorphisms. Larvae & metamorphosis. Super fast life-spans & generations. Super old beings. Swarm intelligence. Mimicry.
Stuff that would clash with our humanistic worldview, and then can be delved into the morality of the situation.

 

[hbquikcomjamesl]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: ever since I read Barbara Hambly's unauthorized ST/HCTB crossover, Ishmael, I've wanted to see a Drelb.

And of course, Diane Duane's novels make me want to see a Sulamid. And I wouldn't mind seeing a Horta again.

 

[scotthm]

Most aliens in Star Trek are similar to humans and there is both in - universe and real life reason for this. But this makes non - humanoid aliens even more fascinating in Star Trek. Which is why I want ot ask you all: what kind of non - humanoid aliens would you like to see in Star Trek? Either something new or more or something that already appeared.

I assume you mean intelligent species, and not just alien fauna? I think it would be much more difficult to communicate with and relate to species that had significantly divergent morphology because their brains would be wired so differently, and they would still need dexterity and likely be non-aquatic to develop technology.
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