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Re: Dimorphism
If Au Ra are draconic (which appears to be so) relatives the closest we have in RL is lizards. A quick googling and we have this:
Amphibians and reptiles
In amphibians and reptiles, the degree of sexual dimorphism varies widely among taxonomic groups. The sexual dimorphism in amphibians and reptiles may be reflected in any of the following: anatomy; relative length of tail; relative size of head; overall size as in many species of Vipers and Lizards; coloration as in many amphibians, snakes, and lizards, as well as in some chelonians; an ornament as in many newts and lizards; the presence of specific sex-related behaviour is common to many lizards; and vocal qualities which are frequently observed in frogs.
Anolis lizards show prominent size dimorphism with males typically being significantly larger than females. For instance, the average male Anolis sagrei was 53.4 mm vs. 40 mm in females.[44] Different sizes of the heads in anoles have been explained by differences in the estrogen pathway.[45]
That 53.4 mm vs 40 mm means that the males are roughly 25% larger than the females. For a human that would be a male of 6' and a female of 4'6".
From what I have seen the Au Ra are not that extreme and I think a happy medium is achievable.
If Au Ra are draconic (which appears to be so) relatives the closest we have in RL is lizards. A quick googling and we have this:
Amphibians and reptiles
In amphibians and reptiles, the degree of sexual dimorphism varies widely among taxonomic groups. The sexual dimorphism in amphibians and reptiles may be reflected in any of the following: anatomy; relative length of tail; relative size of head; overall size as in many species of Vipers and Lizards; coloration as in many amphibians, snakes, and lizards, as well as in some chelonians; an ornament as in many newts and lizards; the presence of specific sex-related behaviour is common to many lizards; and vocal qualities which are frequently observed in frogs.
Anolis lizards show prominent size dimorphism with males typically being significantly larger than females. For instance, the average male Anolis sagrei was 53.4 mm vs. 40 mm in females.[44] Different sizes of the heads in anoles have been explained by differences in the estrogen pathway.[45]
That 53.4 mm vs 40 mm means that the males are roughly 25% larger than the females. For a human that would be a male of 6' and a female of 4'6".
From what I have seen the Au Ra are not that extreme and I think a happy medium is achievable.