Chimerism

The power to be fused genetically with another species. Sometimes this happens when taking actual animals and physically fusing two or more into one.

Also Called

 * Hybrids
 * Chimeras(Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Weres(Various)

Capabilities
To have the DNA of another species. Has many different applications and variations.

Uses

 * Abilities depend on the animal the person was fused with. Examples:
 * Dog: Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Agility, Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Strength, and great sense of loyalty.
 * 1) Snake: Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Flexibility, Elasticity, Body Shedding, high need for vengeance.
 * 2) Chameleon: Camouflage/Invisibility, Prehensile Tongue, Vibration Emission, Poor Hearing, and Stereoscopic Vision
 * Bat: Wing Manifestation, Echolocation, Poor Eyesight, and Vampirism.
 * May have a mixture of more than one animal.
 * Could also apply to hybrids in general.

Limits

 * May be stuck in a half-animal and half-human form.
 * As a result, the ability isn't the same as Animal Mimicry, where the user can return to normal.
 * May fall in extreme depression from feeling like one has lost their humanity.
 * May have a shortened life expectancy depending on the animal.
 * May succumb to Feral Mind.
 * May get an animal's faults

Known Users

 * Guin (Guin Saga)
 * Bido (Half-Gecko) (Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Martel (Half-Snake) (Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Roa (Half-Ox) (Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Dolcetto (Half-Dog) (Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Ulchi (Half-Crocodile) (Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Darius (Half-Gorilla) (Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Heinkel (Half-Lion) (Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Jerso (Half-Toad) (Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Zampano (Half-Boar/Porcupine) (Fullmetal Alchemist)
 * Manbat (Half-Bat) (DC Comics)
 * Doctor Viper (Half-Cat/Half-Snake) (Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron)
 * Miguel O'Hara/Spider-Man (Half-Spider) (Marvel Comics)
 * Shalimar Fox (Half-Cat) (Mutant X)
 * Max Guevara (Half-Cat) (Dark Angel)
 * X5 soldiers (Half-Cat (Dark Angel)
 * Rayne (Half-Vampire) (BloodRayne)
 * Son Gohan (Half-Saiyan) (Dragon Ball)
 * Trunks (Half-Saiyan) (Dragon Ball)
 * Cheetah (Half-Cheetah) (DC Comics)
 * Olcadan (Half-Owl) (Soulcalibur III)
 * Stegron (Half-Stegosaurus) (Marvel Comics)
 * Connor (Half-Demon) (Buffyverse)
 * Doyle (Half-Demon) (Buffyverse)
 * Wikus Van De Merwe (Half Alien) (District 9)
 * Cat People (Half-Cat) (Marvel Comics)
 * Mutates (Half-Cat/Bat/Electric Eel) (Gargoyles)
 * Discord (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
 * Kimeramon (Digimon)
 * Predaliens (Aliens vs. Predator)
 * Ripley 8 (Alien Resurrection)
 * White hybrids (Aliens/Predator: Deadliest of the Species)
 * Zoan-Fruit Eaters (One Piece)
 * Jade Harley (Dogtier) (Homestuck)