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Originally Posted by Janey
Aslo, I do remember (vaguely) that there was an episode (was it in ST:TNG?) that dealt with the source of the various species in the federation, and why they have a common appearance and the ability to interbreed (wouldn't that make all humanoids the same species?). As I recall, I think that they were on a remote planet on the edge of the galaxy. Maybe Google will provide the answer (google is my version of Deap Thought).
OR... you could explain it here in the thread! (yes please!)
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In a nutshell: Several million years ago one humanoid looking race existed in our galaxy, they explored every region it, developing hugely advanced technology. What they didn't find however was other sentient life forms, so they couldn't share their culture and existance with anyone.
What they decided to do was take the basics of their genetic structure and populte the new developing gene pools of primordial worlds with it, hence why lots of different species look similar.
They then buggered off elsewhere and left a computer message explaining it all which was found in the TNG episode in question.