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In the Star Trek universe, the Ferengi are a race of humanoid aliens who originate on the planet Ferenginar. Ferengi are known for being mercenary, a result of a civilization built on free enterprise, and are often portrayed as a greedy and selfish race. Ferengi are shorter than the average human and their most prominent feature are their large, sensitive ears. They also have four-lobed brains, sharp teeth, ascending ribs, and upper and lower lungs.

They seem to be evolved from some kind of bugs or beetle-like creatures, and are most comfortable in a damp, swampy environment. Their most prominent physical feature are their ears, which are a source of sexual arousal as well as considered to be the source of male virility. The ideal male Ferengi is said to have the "lobes for business." This does not refer to brain lobes, as many humans assume, but to their ear lobes.

The Ferengi made their first appearance in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode . . .