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==What is an atavistic mutation?==
 
==What is an atavistic mutation?==
  
The term 'atavistic' refers to 'throwback' mutations, where the individuals display traits associated with animals. For some shapeshifters, it refers to such traits remaining even in their 'human' state, frequently impacting on their dietary needs and senses. Beneficial versions of this mutation are rarely seen alone; they are usually paired with [[Feral| feral]] or [[Metamorphs| metamorphic]] mutations, or [[Enhanced Physical Traits| enhanced physical]] or [[Enhanced Senses| sensory]] traits.
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The term 'atavistic' refers to 'throwback' mutations, where the individuals display traits associated with animals. For some shapeshifters, it refers to such traits remaining even in their 'human' state, frequently impacting on their dietary needs and senses. Beneficial versions of this mutation are rarely seen alone; they are usually paired with [[Feral| feral]] or [[Metamorph| metamorphic]] mutations, or [[Enhanced Physical Traits| enhanced physical]] or [[Enhanced Senses| sensory]] traits.
  
Atavistic mutations often happen without the presence of the x-gene, including otherwise genetically-normal human babies being born with caudal appendages (tails), extra body hair or an incomplete digestive system.  
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Atavistic mutations often happen without the presence of the [[X-gene|x-gene]], including otherwise genetically-normal human babies being born with caudal appendages (tails), extra body hair or an incomplete digestive system.
  
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The mutation is predominantly physical - atavistic mutants rarely show the "pack mentality" or other psychological or mental traits seen in ferals. In very rare circumstances, such as [[Catseye - Phase 1|Catseye]] who was raised from infancy by cats, feral behaviour can be seen as a result of environment, rather than an actual mutation.
  
 
==The differences between atavistic mutations, ferals and metamorphs==
 
==The differences between atavistic mutations, ferals and metamorphs==
  
Ferals are identified by certain traits: [[Enhanced senses| enhanced senses]], a [[Healing factor| healing factor]] and altered psychology which exhibits in a "pack" mentality. There are those who exhibit some atavistic traits, such as [[Kyle Gibney| Kyle's]] pointed ears and claws, but it is not the predominant aspect of their mutation. There are those who are atavistic without displaying feral traits - for example, [[Hank McCoy]] displays atavistic physical traits, but has neither the enhanced senses or healing factor, nor the psychological aspects associated with a feral.
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Ferals are identified by certain traits: [[Enhanced Senses| enhanced senses]], a [[Healing factor| healing factor]] and altered psychology which exhibits in a "pack" mentality. There are those who exhibit some atavistic traits, such as [[Kyle Gibney| Kyle's]] pointed ears and claws, but it is not the predominant aspect of their mutation. There are those who are atavistic without displaying feral traits - for example, [[Henry McCoy - Phase 1|Henry McCoy]] displays atavistic physical traits, but has neither the enhanced senses or healing factor, nor the psychological aspects associated with a feral.
  
It is also possible for some metamorphs to not possess atavistic traits in their 'human' form, such as [[Rahne Sinclair]] or [[Nicholas Gleason]].  
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It is also possible for some metamorphs to not possess atavistic traits in their 'human' form, such as [[Rahne Sinclair - Phase 1 | Rahne Sinclair]] or [[Nicholas Gleason]].
  
  
 
==Atavistic mutants in X-Project==
 
==Atavistic mutants in X-Project==
  
"Pure" Atavistic mutants:
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==="Pure" Atavistic mutants:===
  
*[[Warren Worthington]]
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====[[:Category: Phase 2|Phase 2]]====
*[[Hank McCoy]]
 
  
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*[[Jay Guthrie]] ''(wings, hollow bones)''
  
Feral mutants with atavistic aspects:
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*[[Kurt Sefton]] ''(fur, tail, pointed ears, fangs, unusual hand and feet structure)''
  
*[[Kyle Gibney]]
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*[[Megan Gwynn]] ''(wings and all-black eyes)''
*[[Sabretooth]]
 
*[[Doreen Green]]
 
  
Metamorphs with atavistic aspects:
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*[[Shatterstar]] ''(hollow bones)''
  
[[Catseye]]
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*[[Warren Worthington]] ''(wings, hollow bones)''
  
Other mutants with atavistic traits:  
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===Feral mutants with atavistic aspects:===
  
[[Kurt Wagner]]
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====[[:Category: Phase 2|Phase 2]]====
  
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*[[Doreen Green]] ''(tail, slightly prominent bucked teeth and claws)''
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*[[Kyle Gibney]] ''(pointed ears, fangs and claws)''
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*[[Logan]] ''(retractable bone claws)''
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*[[Sabretooth]] ''(pointed ears, fangs and claws, NPC)''
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===Metamorphs with atavistic aspects:===
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*[[Vanessa Carlysle]] ''(pointed ears)''
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===Other mutants with atavistic traits:===
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====[[:Category: Phase 2|Phase 2]]====
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*[[Artie Maddicks]] ''(forked tongue)''
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*[[Carmilla Black]] ''(toxic secretion)''
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*[[Jean-Paul Beaubier]] ''(pointed ears)''
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*[[Namor]] ''(ankle wings, pointed ears, gills, nonhuman physiology)''
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*[[Natasha Romanoff]] ''(poison spurs, vampyric physiology)''
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===[[:Category: Phase 1|Phase 1]]===
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*[[Warren Worthington - Phase 1]] ''(wings, hollow bones)''
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*[[Henry McCoy - Phase 1|Henry McCoy]] ''(fur, fangs, claws)''
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*[[Jay Guthrie - Phase 1|Jay Guthrie]] (pre- [[Mechanisms of Revenge]]) ''(wings)''
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*[[Victor Borkowski]] ''(green scaly skin, spiky carapace, prehensile tongue)''
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*[[Megan Gwynn - Phase 1 | Megan Gwynn]] ''(wings and all-black eyes)''
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*[[Janet Van Dyne]] ''(wings)''
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*[[Kurt Sefton|Kurt Wagner]] ''(fur, tail, pointed ears, fangs, unusual hand and feet structure)''
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*[[Kyle Gibney]] ''(pointed ears, fangs and claws)''
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*[[Sabretooth - Phase 1|Sabretooth]] ''(pointed ears, fangs and claws)''
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*[[Doreen Green]] ''(tail, slightly prominent bucked teeth and claws)''
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*[[Catseye - Phase 1|Catseye]] ''(retains tail and claws in human form)''
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*[[Callie Betto]] ''(pointed ears)''
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*[[Jean-Paul Beaubier - Phase 1 | Jean-Paul Beaubier]] ''(pointed ears)''
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*[[Jeanne-Marie Beaubier]] ''(pointed ears)''
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*[[Artie Maddicks]] ''(forked tongue)''
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*[[Namor Mazur - Phase 1|Namor Mazur]] ''(winged ankles)''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 21:13, 2 January 2024

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Atavistic mutations are primarily physical mutations, comprising of the individual possessing such "animalistic" traits as wings, pronounced canine teeth, vertical "catlike" irises, claws, increased body hair, or a tail.

What is an atavistic mutation?

The term 'atavistic' refers to 'throwback' mutations, where the individuals display traits associated with animals. For some shapeshifters, it refers to such traits remaining even in their 'human' state, frequently impacting on their dietary needs and senses. Beneficial versions of this mutation are rarely seen alone; they are usually paired with feral or metamorphic mutations, or enhanced physical or sensory traits.

Atavistic mutations often happen without the presence of the x-gene, including otherwise genetically-normal human babies being born with caudal appendages (tails), extra body hair or an incomplete digestive system.

The mutation is predominantly physical - atavistic mutants rarely show the "pack mentality" or other psychological or mental traits seen in ferals. In very rare circumstances, such as Catseye who was raised from infancy by cats, feral behaviour can be seen as a result of environment, rather than an actual mutation.

The differences between atavistic mutations, ferals and metamorphs

Ferals are identified by certain traits: enhanced senses, a healing factor and altered psychology which exhibits in a "pack" mentality. There are those who exhibit some atavistic traits, such as Kyle's pointed ears and claws, but it is not the predominant aspect of their mutation. There are those who are atavistic without displaying feral traits - for example, Henry McCoy displays atavistic physical traits, but has neither the enhanced senses or healing factor, nor the psychological aspects associated with a feral.

It is also possible for some metamorphs to not possess atavistic traits in their 'human' form, such as Rahne Sinclair or Nicholas Gleason.


Atavistic mutants in X-Project

"Pure" Atavistic mutants:

Phase 2

  • Kurt Sefton (fur, tail, pointed ears, fangs, unusual hand and feet structure)

Feral mutants with atavistic aspects:

Phase 2

  • Doreen Green (tail, slightly prominent bucked teeth and claws)
  • Logan (retractable bone claws)

Metamorphs with atavistic aspects:

Phase 2

Other mutants with atavistic traits:

Phase 2

  • Namor (ankle wings, pointed ears, gills, nonhuman physiology)

Phase 1

  • Kurt Wagner (fur, tail, pointed ears, fangs, unusual hand and feet structure)
  • Doreen Green (tail, slightly prominent bucked teeth and claws)
  • Catseye (retains tail and claws in human form)