Dr. Phlox Question

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grazatt — 9 years ago(January 01, 2017 09:42 AM)

Just why does he need all those animals he keeps?

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Cmmisc-176-683795 — 9 years ago(January 02, 2017 03:05 AM)

He used some of them to cure or treat various ailments, but some of them were just food for the others.

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grazatt — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 04:55 AM)

Wouldn't it have been easier to replicate or manufacture what ever he was getting from the animals.

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parkpunk — 9 years ago(January 05, 2017 11:01 AM)

I took it that at this point in time medical technology was not as advanced. Phlox used natural medicine from his creatures. Really it was just a fun gimmick for the show which I enjoyed. "A Night in Sickbay" is one of my favorite episodes.

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troy2000me — 9 years ago(January 22, 2017 02:23 PM)

It was just filling his character out. Perhaps all of his Species are like that or maybe just him.
It was kind of a character gimmick really. Another Doctor wouldn't have had all that crap. I think it was kind of a hobby for him.