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'''Interphasic organisms''' are [[lifeform]]s that exist in a different phase than the rest of the universe. Though not visible to the naked eye, interphasic organisms can be seen with the use of an [[interphasic scanner]].
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'''Interphasic organisms''' are [[lifeform]]s that exist in [[interphase|a state]] just beyond visual and [[sensor]] acuity. Invisible to the naked eye, the organisms can be revealed through use of an [[interphasic scanner]].
   
In [[2370]] the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} was infested with interphasic organisms which fed on the [[cellular peptide]]s of [[humanoid]] [[cell (biology)|cells]]. The organisms were eventually removed by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]], who was able to emit an [[interphasic pulse]]. ({{TNG|Phantasms}})
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In [[2370]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D}} became infested with these organisms, which arrived onboard along with a new [[warp plasma conduit]] which had been recently installed. The organisms had originally been attracted to the conduit on [[planet]] [[Thanatos VII]], where the conduit had been manufactured using a new interphasic [[fusion]] process. The organisms then lay dormant in the conduit until the ''Enterprise'' crew activated the [[warp core]].
   
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These organisms fed on the crew's [[cellular peptide]]s, a process which would eventually have led to their deaths. Fortunately, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]]'s [[positronic subprocessor]] detected a high-frequency [[interphasic signature]] from the organisms, leading to their discovery by the crew. Commander [[Geordi La Forge|La Forge]] was then able to modify Data's subprocessor to emit a high-frequency [[interphasic pulse]] to successfully eliminate the creatures. ({{TNG|Phantasms}})
 
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[[Category:Animals]]

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Interphasic organism

Interphasic organism

Interphasic organisms are lifeforms that exist in a state just beyond visual and sensor acuity. Invisible to the naked eye, the organisms can be revealed through use of an interphasic scanner.

In 2370, the USS Enterprise became infested with these organisms, which arrived onboard along with a new warp plasma conduit which had been recently installed. The organisms had originally been attracted to the conduit on planet Thanatos VII, where the conduit had been manufactured using a new interphasic fusion process. The organisms then lay dormant in the conduit until the Enterprise crew activated the warp core.

These organisms fed on the crew's cellular peptides, a process which would eventually have led to their deaths. Fortunately, Lieutenant Commander Data's positronic subprocessor detected a high-frequency interphasic signature from the organisms, leading to their discovery by the crew. Commander La Forge was then able to modify Data's subprocessor to emit a high-frequency interphasic pulse to successfully eliminate the creatures. (TNG: "Phantasms")