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Teal C Teal'c

Teal'c is a member of the alien race known as the Jaffa. Similar to humans in overall appearance, Jaffas have an marsupial pouch in the abdomen to nurse infant parasitic bugs, Goa'uld larva. There is a strong symbiotic relationship between them as the Jaffa is guaranteed powerful healing abilities and immunity to myriad diseases including all viral or bacterial infections for as long as he carries the symbiote. For this reason, Jaffa live to be very old. Teal'c, although he looks much younger, is actually over 90 years old. After a seven year gestation period, the mature Goa'uld parasite seeks out a new host, (usually human). His main reason for joining SG-1 was to try to set straight the misdeeds of his past and to win freedom for his people from the Goa'uld.